Roberto Julian Manzano-Gomez

Roberto Julian Manzano-Gomez (aged 31) was known to family and community as a young man whose smile and kindness left an impression on those around him. Born and raised in Minnesota, Roberto spent time both in Minneapolis and in Cass Lake, where people who knew him remember a love of basketball and a readiness to help others. Several accounts describe him as someone who found joy in everyday moments and in supporting the people closest to him.

Roberto was a father to two young sons, whom he loved deeply; friends and family have said his children were a central part of his life. Those who crossed his path recall a generous spirit and an easy way of connecting with neighbors and community members when he moved to the Twin Cities. His capacity to make others feel seen and supported was part of how he will be remembered.

On February 6, 2025, Roberto died in Minneapolis. Official records and public reports note that he was taken to Hennepin Healthcare and that his death was ruled a homicide. Those facts are part of the public record, but they do not capture the whole of who Roberto was: a father, a friend, and a person who offered kindness to those around him. Family notices and community remembrances emphasize his warmth, his love for basketball, and the pride he took in his children.

For those writing messages or planning a memorial, family-authorized notices and local community posts have been the primary places sharing remembrances and service information. Roberto’s life mattered to his sons, his family, and the neighborhood friends who knew him. This page honors the human being behind the headlines—someone who laughed, cared for others, and whose absence is felt by those who loved him.