Hector Manuel Ochoa Guzman, 61, of Timberville died January 22, 2022 at the Sentara RMH Medical Center in Harrisonburg.

He was born March 2, 1960 in San Luis de la Reina, El Salvador to Julio and Hermelinda Guzman Ochoa.

Hector worked as a farm laborer for Inboden Environmental Services in Mt. Jackson and was a member of Smith Creek Baptist Church in New Market. He was well known for his gardening prowess and in addition to his gardening he loved to fish, to travel the countryside, and seeing new places.  He had a wide range of friends and contacts through his gregarious nature.

On April 16, 1994 he married Cathie J. Mathes who survives.

Also surviving are sons, Fredis Manuel Ochoa of Timberville, Hector Yobany Requeῆo of Houston, TX; daughter, Wendy Lira of Houston, TX; two sisters, Maria Pazita Saravia of Harrisonburg, Haydee Lorena Sortos of San Luis de la Reina, El Salvador; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles both in the U.S.A. and El Salvador.

Those wishing to pay respects and view may do so Thursday from 9 A.M. to 11 A.M. at the Smith Creek Baptist Church in New Market with Pastor Brent Hochema conducting a memorial service at 11:00 at the church.  There will be a luncheon following the service.

There will be no services at the funeral home.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Alex Argueta for his assistance throughout this long illness.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Grandle Funeral Home to help offset funeral expenses, P.O. Box 114 Broadway, VA 22815.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.GrandleFuneralHome.com.