Adiel R. Herrera Mangandi

WORCESTER – Adiel R. Herrera Mangandi, 54, of Worcester, died Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at UMass Memorial – Belmont St.

He leaves his wife of 33 years Vilma (Garcia) Herrera of Worcester,  a son, Kevin Herrera and his wife Lesley of Worcester; three daughters, Lidise Herrera and her husband Edwin Fajardo of Worcester, Dayna Herrera and her husband Gerson Perez of Worcester, and Esteysi Herrera and her husband Eduardo Peña of Worcester; his mother, Ester Herrera of El Salvador; four brothers: Carlos Herrera, Elmer Mangandi, Melsar Mangandi, all of Worcester, and Donian Mangandi of El Salvador; a sister, Deysi Mangandi of El Salvador, four grandchildren, Kayleen and  Edwin Fajardo,  Eli and Deyni Grace Perez ; many niece and nephews.  He was born in Ahuachapan, El Salvador, son of Ester Herrera and the late Hermes Mangandi and has lived here since 1995.

Adiel worked as a forklift operator for Cumberland Farms.  He loved playing guitar, he enjoyed singing, and he loved to eat.  He provided music at church, Iglesia Cristiana Bet-El.  He really loved his family – his wife, kids, grandkids, and siblings. 

A private graveside service will be held.  There are no calling hours.  Arrangements are in the care of Rice Funeral Home, 300 Park Ave, Worcester.