Manuel Miranda, 64, a resident of Hardee County coming from Polk County, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2022, in Wauchula, Florida surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 19, 1958, in Oregon, Ohio to Guadalupe and Delores Miranda. Manuel was Catholic by faith and he worked in the Automotive Industry as a Lube Tech. He was preceded in death by both of his parents. He is survived by his loving wife Vickie Miranda of Wauchula, Fl., son Brandon Cruz of Fort Meade, Fl., daughters Sharee Cruz of Fort Meade, Fl., and Karley Hickman of Bartow, Fl., and brothers Pete Miranda of Bartow, Fl., and Richard Miranda of Bartow, Fl., along with three grandchildren Jasmine Criswell, Brayden Cruz, and Brycen Bell.