ANGEL JUAREZ
1927 - 2018
Obituary
Angel Jose Juarez, 90, died Tuesday
(Jan. 9, 2018) at his home in Newton.
Angel was born on Oct. 2, 1927, in
Freedom, Wisconsin, the son of Victoriano and Engracia Reza Juarez.
As a child, his family moved to the Strong City-Elmdale area until
moving to Newton. Angel married Juanita Moralez on June 2, 1951, in
Newton.
He retired in 1989 from the Santa Fe
Railroad, where he had been a crane operator. For many years, Angel
was known for his handyman skills around town. Through the years, he
played the drums along with Marshall Garcia and his band.
Survivors include his wife, Juanita
Juarez of the home; son, Victorio (Elsa) Juarez of Newton; daughters:
Olga (David) Lawson of Wichita, Julie (Neil) Llamas and Eva (Sean)
Robinson of Newton; sisters, Edith Rodriguez of Newton and Rhoda
Simental of Sacramento, California; nine grandchildren; and eight
great-grandchildren.
Angel is preceded in death by his
parents; brother, Ray Juarez; and sister, Emily Palacioz.
The Recitation of the Holy Rosary will
be at 7 p.m. Friday (Jan. 12, 2018), with the Mass of Christian
Burial at 11:30 a.m. Saturday (Jan. 13, 2018), both at Our Lady of
Guadalupe Catholic Church in Newton.
A memorial has been established with
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church; contributions may be sent to
Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, 120 E. Broadway, Newton, KS 67114.
Condolences may be left at
www.broadwaycolonialfh.com.
Arrangements are by Broadway Colonial
Funeral Home, Newton.
