Manuel "Bobby" Ortiz Bitolas Jr., a 56-year-old Hispanic male, passed away on September 26, 2000, in Pecos, Texas. Born on October 1, 1943, in Pecos, he was a lifelong resident of the community. Manuel served as a foreman for Pennzoil Co. before retiring and was an Army veteran. He was a member of the Catholic faith. He is survived by his daughters, Myra Taylor and Nancy Ontiveros, both of Pecos; Bonnie Garcia of San Antonio; and Olivia Castillo of Midland.
His parents, Manuel "Bibi" Bitolas and Cruz Bitolas of Pecos; brother, Danny Bitolas of Pecos; sister, Mary "Lila" Bitolas of Midland; and seven grandchildren also survive him. A Mass was celebrated at Santa Rosa Catholic Church, followed by burial at Mount Evergreen Cemetery.
On September 25, 2000, a day prior to Manuel's passing, 57-year-old Guadalupe Nunez Mora, another Hispanic male, lost his life to gun violence in Pecos, Texas. Both Manuel and Guadalupe were victims of fatal shootings on that day.
Details regarding any arrests, suspects, or further circumstances surrounding the deaths of Manuel Bitolas and Guadalupe Mora are not readily available in the provided sources. The information currently accessible does not shed light on the events leading to their deaths or any subsequent investigations.
