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Juan Manuel Gordillo Infante
Juan Manuel Gordillo Infante, known to many as Manuel “El Gallo,” was born on August 15, 1961, in DF, Mexico, and he passed away on June 19, 2026, in Brighton, Colorado, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
He lived a life marked by strength, faith, and purpose. Manuel was a Christian man whose heart was grounded in hope and whose spirit was shaped by perseverance. He carried himself with dignity, and he met life’s challenges with a steady determination that inspired everyone around him. He was the kind of man who did not merely endure hardship, but rose through it with courage. He showed that real greatness is not measured by applause, but by the way a person serves others, loves deeply, and remains faithful through every season of life.
Manuel worked many years as a Concrete Masonry Worker, and through that work he helped build the foundations upon which others could stand. His labor was honest, his hands were strong, and his commitment was unwavering. He understood the value of hard work, and he brought pride and integrity to everything he did. Those who knew him understood that his work was more than a job. It was a reflection of who he was, a man who believed in doing things well, doing them faithfully, and doing them with honor.
Beyond his work, Manuel was a man of deep interests and rich passions. He loved music, and he appreciated the way it could lift the heart and bring people together. He loved reading and learning about the Bible, and his faith was not only something he spoke about, but something he lived. He found joy in soccer, especially in Club América and Mexico, and those who shared that passion with him knew how fully he embraced the excitement, pride, and energy of the game. These interests were part of the rhythm of his life, and they reflected a man who remained curious, engaged, and full of spirit.
Manuel was generous, selfless, and courageous. These words do not simply describe him. They define the way he moved through the world. He gave of himself without hesitation, cared for others without keeping score, and faced difficulties with a bravery that came from deep within. He was the kind of man whose presence could steady a room, whose words could encourage the weary, and whose example reminded others to keep going even when the road became difficult. He lived with a heart that was open and a soul that was strong.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Marbella Sarabia De Gordillo, and his children, Abi, Alejandro, Karina, Andrew, and Alberto. He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Adrian, Jessica, Lil ’t, Elias, Aubrey, Natalie, Emme, Leo, Kai, Joelito, Eli, Dominic, Axel, Mateo, and Amaya, who brought joy and light to his life. He is remembered with love by his siblings, Rocío, Esther, Blanca, Arturo, Sonia, Alma Rosa, and Edith. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Anastacio Gordillo Amezcua and Maria del Refugio Infante Vasquez, as well as his sister Elsa.
Manuel’s life was a testimony to faith, family, and resilience. He did not need to seek greatness, because greatness was already present in the way he loved, worked, believed, and endured. He leaves behind a legacy that cannot be measured only in years, but in the lives he touched and the example he set. He showed that a man can be humble and powerful at the same time, gentle and strong at the same time, and rooted in faith while still reaching with hope.
Though he has left this earth, the impact of Manuel “El Gallo” remains. His memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew his laughter, felt his strength, and witnessed his devotion. His journey reminds us all to live with purpose, to love with sincerity, to work with integrity, and to face every challenge with courage. His life was not defined by illness, but by the love he gave and the faith he carried. He will be remembered always as a generous, selfless, and courageous man whose story continues to inspire.
Donate to Honoring Manuel’s Life and Legacy, organized by Marbella Sarabia De Gordillo.
Juan Manuel Gordillo Infante
Juan Manuel Gordillo Infante, conocido por muchos como Manuel "El Gallo", nació el 15 de agosto de 1961 en la Ciudad de México y falleció el 19 de junio de 2026 en Brighton, Colorado, tras una valiente batalla contra el cáncer de páncreas.
Vivió una vida marcada por la fortaleza, la fe y el propósito. Manuel fue un hombre cristiano cuyo corazón se cimentaba en la esperanza y cuyo espíritu estaba forjado por la perseverancia. Se conducía con dignidad y afrontaba los desafíos de la vida con una determinación firme que inspiraba a quienes le rodeaban. Era el tipo de hombre que no se limitaba a soportar las adversidades, sino que las superaba con valentía. Demostró que la verdadera grandeza no se mide por los aplausos, sino por la forma en que una persona sirve a los demás, ama profundamente y permanece fiel en todas las etapas de la vida.
Manuel trabajó durante muchos años en la albañilería y el manejo de concreto; a través de esta labor, ayudó a construir los cimientos sobre los que otros podían sostenerse. Su trabajo era honesto, sus manos fuertes y su compromiso inquebrantable. Comprendía el valor del trabajo duro e imprimía orgullo e integridad a todo lo que hacía. Quienes le conocieron sabían que su labor era más que un simple empleo: era un reflejo de quién era él, un hombre que creía en hacer las cosas bien, con fidelidad y con honor.
Más allá de su trabajo, Manuel era un hombre de profundos intereses y grandes pasiones. Amaba la música y valoraba su capacidad para elevar el espíritu y unir a las personas. Le apasionaba leer y aprender sobre la Biblia; su fe no era algo de lo que solo hablaba, sino algo que vivía plenamente. Disfrutaba del fútbol —especialmente del Club América y de la selección de México—, y quienes compartían esta pasión con él sabían con qué intensidad vivía la emoción, el orgullo y la energía del juego. Estos intereses marcaban el ritmo de su vida y reflejaban a un hombre que siempre se mantuvo curioso, participativo y lleno de vitalidad.
Manuel fue un hombre generoso, desinteresado y valiente. Estas palabras no se limitan a describirlo; definen la manera en que transitaba por el mundo. Se entregaba a los demás sin vacilar, cuidaba del prójimo sin esperar nada a cambio y afrontaba las dificultades con una valentía que nacía de lo más profundo de su ser. Era el tipo de hombre cuya presencia serenaba el ambiente, cuyas palabras alentaban a los fatigados y cuyo ejemplo recordaba a los demás seguir adelante incluso cuando el camino se tornaba difícil. Vivió con un corazón abierto y un alma fuerte.
Le sobreviven su amada esposa, Marbella Sarabia De Gordillo, y sus hijos: Abi, Alejandro, Karina, Andrew y Alberto. También deja a sus nietos —Adrian, Jessica, Lil’t, Elias, Aubrey, Natalie, Emme, Leo, Kai, Joelito, Eli, Dominic, Axel, Mateo y Amaya—, quienes llenaron su vida de alegría y luz. Sus hermanos —Rocío, Esther, Blanca, Arturo, Sonia, Alma Rosa y Edith— le recuerdan con cariño. Le precedieron en la muerte sus padres, Anastacio Gordillo Amezcua y María del Refugio Infante Vásquez, así como su hermana Elsa.
La vida de Manuel fue un testimonio de fe, familia y resiliencia. No necesitaba buscar la grandeza, pues esta ya estaba presente en su forma de amar, trabajar, creer y perseverar. Deja un legado que no se mide solo en años, sino en las vidas que tocó y en el ejemplo que brindó. Demostró que un hombre puede ser humilde y poderoso a la vez, amable y fuerte al mismo tiempo, y mantenerse arraigado en la fe mientras aspira al futuro con esperanza.
Aunque ha partido de este mundo, el impacto de Manuel "El Gallo" perdura. Su recuerdo vivirá en los corazones de quienes conocieron su risa, sintieron su fortaleza y fueron testigos de su entrega. Su trayectoria nos recuerda a todos vivir con propósito, amar con sinceridad, trabajar con integridad y afrontar cada desafío con valentía. Su vida no estuvo definida por la enfermedad, sino por el amor que brindó y la fe que profesó. Será recordado siempre como un hombre generoso, desinteresado y valiente, cuya historia continúa inspirando a los demás.
Done para honrar la vida y el legado de Manuel; campaña organizada por Marbella Sarabia De Gordillo.
Fundraiser by Marbella Sarabia De Gordillo : Honoring Manuel’s Life and Legacy
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