Manuel M. Alcalde

Manuel Montes Alcalde, a Lab retiree, died April 7 in Folsom. He was 87.

Born Sept. 24, 1921, in San Leandro, he had lived in San Lorenzo for 18 years, and then lived in Pleasanton, shortly before his death. He worked as a machinist at Los Alamos during World War II and served in the U.S. Army. He retired after 40 years of service from the Lab.

Alcalde enjoyed tinkering in his garage, fixing things and working on various projects, especially his restored 1923 Model T Ford. He will be missed for his good-natured disposition.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary; daughters, Janet Alcalde of Murphys, and Jackie Alcalde Marr of Folsom; brother Joseph of San Leandro and many nieces and nephews.

Services were held in Pleasanton. Contributions may be made to Diaz Dance, 655 Broadmoor Blvd., San Leandro, CA 94577.