Manuel Rego Cabral

On Thursday, April 10, 2025 Manuel Rego Cabral passed away peacefully while hospitalized at Salinas Valley Health at the age of 78.

He was born on August 29, 1946 to his parents Mariano and Maria Da Luz Cabral.

He was a resident of Hollister, CA. He loved playing golf, camping, spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was an expert in his field of Automotive Collision Repair & Painting. He received Best Paint and Best of Show along with the cover and centerfold of Hot VW Magazine in 1987.

Manuel is survived by his wife Sandy Cabral. His children Shawn (Ali) Buck, Brian (Jamie) Buck, Michael (Adriana) Cabral, and Mark (Christina) Cabral. His siblings Maria Nunes, Duarte Cabral, Fatima Pires, Natal Bettencourt and his 13 grandchildren.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 from 5-9 PM at Ave Maria Memorial Chapel. The funeral will be held at Ave Maria on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 11 AM followed by burial at Pajaro Valley Memorial Park.