Mr. Mijares was born January 2, 1936, to Manuel Mijares, Sr., and Anna Shepallos Mijares. He attended Whitehall United Methodist Church and was a welding supervisor with Trico Metal Products.
Mr. Mijares is survived by his wife, Barbara Mijares; four sons, Michael, Kenneth, Darrel and Craig Mijares; and two brothers, Robert and Arthur Mijares.
Services are under the direction of Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.