James Michael Ponce

James Michael Ponce James Michael Ponce, 29, of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away Sunday, April 7th, in an automobile accident on Hwy 77 north of El Dorado, Kansas. James was born in Stuttgart, Germany, on November 4, 1983, son of Rebecca Lynn (Shumway) and Patrick Ponce. He attended school in Manhattan and graduated from Manhattan HS in 2001, attended Kansas State University & Manhattan Vo-Tech in Information Technology. James was the Kitchen Manager at Carlos O'Kelly's Manhattan. Survivors include his parents; Sister, Claudia D. Ponce, and Fianc Eugenio Quitangon, of Goodyear, Arizona; Brother, Thomas J. Ponce and Wife Kelli, 2 nieces: Joi Ponce and Raegan Ponce of Memphis, Tennessee; grandparents, Josephine Burrows and husband Sidney of Green Valley, Arizona. He is preceded in death by his Grandparents, Claude and Rowena Shumway, Celestino 'Frank' Ponce. James had a giant sized heart, which is evident in the outpouring of support from his very large group of friends, family and coworkers. He was a gentle and kind son, brother, uncle and friend. He leaves behind a legacy of laughter and great memories that will never be forgotten. A funeral service will be held at Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home & Cremation, Manhattan, Kansas at 10:00am on Friday, April 12th, 2013. Burial will follow at Sunrise Cemetery, Manhattan, Kansas Visitation will be Thursday, April 11, from 9 am - 8 pm with the family receiving friends from 6 pm - 8 pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Riley County, Manhattan, Kansas.