MANUEL COELHO

Manuel Coelho (1956–2025) passed away at the age of 68 at the Twin Falls St. Luke’s Hospital on the morning of April 22, 2025. Manuel was born on June 7, 1956, on the island of Terceira in the Azores, off the coast of Portugal. At the age of 18, he moved to Chino, California, where he married Durvalina (Gomes) Coelho in 1975. Together, they built a life and raised a family. In 1994, Manuel and his family moved to Idaho, where he resided for the rest of his life. He and his wife raised their four children Carlos Coelho, Gilbert Coelho, Larry Coelho, and Nivea (Coelho) Vazquez in Jerome, Idaho. Manuel served as a cargo driver in the Portuguese military. After immigrating to the U.S., he continued to follow his passion for trucking, which became a lifelong career. He was also an avid car collector who loved fishing and working on cars and trucks. Manuel was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, and friend. He was known for his generous spirit, tireless work ethic and infectious sense of humor. He was always offering a helping hand, working hard for his family, and making everyone around him laugh. His kind heart and hardworking nature were a true testament to the love he had for those around him. His memory will forever remain in the hearts of his family, friends and all who have had the privilege of knowing him.

Manuel is survived by his wife, Durvalina Coelho; his sons, Gilbert (Kelly) Coelho and Larry (Stephanie) Coelho; his daughter, Nivea (Iovany) Vazquez; his siblings, Marcel (Louisa) Coelho, Matilde (Tony) Silva, and Gilberto Coelho; and his grandchildren, Callie Coelho, Melana Vazquez, Lilian Coelho, David Vazquez, Julian Coelho, Amelia Coelho, Cassie Coelho, Cammie Coelho, Jackson Coelho and Sophia Vazquez.

He was preceded in death by his son, Carlos (Lacey) Coelho; his parents, Manuel and Floribella Coelho; his brother, Carlos Coelho; his grandson, Brendan Kohen; his father- and mother-in-law, Lourenco and Amelia Gomes; and his sister-in-law, Diva Gomes.

Rosary and Funeral Mass will be held at 1pm on Tuesday, April 29th at St. Jerome’s Catholic Church in Jerome, Idaho (83338).