Manuel E. Sena, born on April 29, 1976 in Yuma, Arizona died August 5, 2008 in Orange County, California. He was a current student at Southern California Institute of Technology – Electrician Program in Anaheim, California. Manuel is survived by his parents, Alberta & Barry Cambeilh of Laguna Niguel, CA, and his younger sister, Nicole Cambeilh, whom he loved dearly.

He is also survived by his Nana, Ramona Sena; his Uncles Corny, Michael, Ramon, and David Sena, all of Yuma, AZ; John Sena, Phoenix, AZ, & Steven Sena, San Diego, CA. His Aunts are Mary Leyvas, San Diego, CA, Sister Rachel Sena, O.P., West Palm Beach, FL, and Irma Nieca DiRocco, Glenfield, NY. Cousins are Barbara Leyvas-Martinez, Angela Leyvas, & Anthony Leyvas of San Diego, CA; David Jon, Jocelyn, Marissa, Joey &Alfonso DiRocco of Glenfield, NY; Gina Sena-Castaneda of Yuma, AZ; Davina Sena, Unionville, CT; and Victoria Sena, Tempe, AZ.

Other family members include his Aunts Sandra Cambeilh, Chattanooga, TN; Joyce Adams, Bogalusa, LA and Uncle Eugene Cambeilh, Alexandria, VA; Cousins are Stephen, Samuel and Stuart Adams of Bogalusa, LA.

Manuel entered Capo School District in 1987 at Moulton Elementary as a 6th grader. He continued on to Dana Hills High School where he lettered in football, then graduated from Serra High School in 1994. He attended Saddleback College, leaving early to enter the work force. Although his life was cut short, he left an unforgettable, loving impression upon everyone he met.

A Vigil Service will be held Tuesday, August 12th @ 7:00 pm at St. Timothy Catholic Church in Laguna Niguel, CA. Funeral Mass is Wednesday, August 13th @ 10:00 am also at St. Timothy Catholic Church. A Burial will follow at Ascension Cemetery, Lake Forest, CA. O'Connor Mortuary in Laguna Hills, CA is handling all arrangements.