{"id":308,"date":"2026-09-19T02:39:11","date_gmt":"2026-09-19T02:39:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carmex.today\/?p=308"},"modified":"2026-09-19T02:39:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-19T02:39:11","slug":"in-loving-memory-of-kenneth-big-man-manuel-forever-remembered-never-forgotten","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carmex.today\/?p=308","title":{"rendered":"In Loving Memory of Kenneth \u201cBig Man\u201d Manuel: Forever Remembered, Never Forgotten."},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Forever Remembered, Never Forgotten.<\/h4>\n<p>With hearts heavy with sorrow, we remember Kenneth \u201cBig Man\u201d Manuel, 38, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, whose life was tragically taken in a three-vehicle crash in Acadia Parish on September 16, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Kenneth was a passenger in a Dodge Nitro traveling along Louisiana Highway 13 near ORO Trail Road when the devastating collision occurred. Though the moments passed quickly, the loss left behind a lifetime of memories that will never fade. His passing is a heartbreaking reminder of how suddenly an ordinary evening can become a moment of unimaginable grief.<\/p>\n<p>Behind the name \u201cBig Man\u201d was a life that mattered deeply\u2014a son, family member, friend, and cherished soul whose presence brought meaning to the lives around him. Today, those who knew and loved Kenneth are left holding memories, photographs, stories, and the quiet moments that make someone unforgettable.<\/p>\n<p>No words can truly fill the space left by a life taken too soon. Yet love has a way of keeping people close, even when they can no longer walk beside us. Kenneth\u2019s memory will continue through every story shared, every photograph treasured, and every heart that refuses to forget him.<\/p>\n<p>His funeral services will be held Saturday, September 26, 2026, at True Light Missionary Baptist Church in Lake Charles, with viewing from 9:00\u201311:00 a.m. and the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Combre Memorial Park.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udd4a\ufe0f Rest peacefully, Kenneth \u201cBig Man\u201d Manuel.<br \/>\nYour journey on earth has ended, but your memory will live on forever. May your soul rest among the angels, and may God surround your loved ones with comfort, strength, and peace. Forever in our hearts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Forever Remembered, Never Forgotten. With hearts heavy with sorrow, we remember Kenneth \u201cBig Man\u201d Manuel, 38, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, whose life was tragically taken in a three-vehicle crash in Acadia Parish on September 16, 2026. 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