Juan Camarena 11/17/1944 – 07/19/2024

Juan Camarena, Husband, Father, Popo, Brother and Uncle went to be with the

Lord on July 19, 2024. JC, as he was fondly named, was born November 17, 1944,

in the city of Iago, TX. JC was the baby of 7 children from a blended family of

Teofanes Camarena and Maria Ortiz Camarena.

Juan (JC) was born and raised in Boling, TX. He was the true definition of

 “Good Ole Country Boy”. He picked cotton, rode the combine, worked hard,

and gave more than he asked for.

Juan (JC), was drafted to the US ARMY in September of 1965, where he proudly

served as an Army Medic during the Vietnam War. His tour ended in October

of 1967 and was Honorably discharged in September of 1971.

Juan (JC) went on to work for United Gas and ultimately became a welder for

Bludworth and Bond Shipyard, Juan (JC) married Guadalupe Rivera, of South Houston,

TX in 1968 and had 3 loving daughters. Lupita, Delores, and Rita. They resided in

South Houston, Texas. Juan (JC) was a “jack of all trades”, loved spoiling his daughters,

grandkids and great grandkids. He loved to play cards, dominoes, bar-b-que for family

and the biggest “storyteller/jokester”.

Juan (JC) is preceded in death by his parents Teofanes and Maria Camarena, wife

Guadalupe R. Camarena and many loved ones.

Juan (JC) is survived by his loving girls Lupita Camarena, Delores C. Lozano (Rene),

Rita Camarena; Sister Mamie “Manuelita” Silvas. 7 Grandchildren: Xavier, Missy,

Gabby, Esteven, Devin, RayRay, Daisha plus 12 Great Grandchildren, numerous

nieces and nephews, family and friends that loved him dearly.

On behalf of “His Girls”, we would like to give a special thanks to Yolanda, Josue and

Darwin who loved and cared for our father as their own. Their family also came to know

and love our father as well. We’d also like to give a special thanks to my mom’s brother

Margarito Rivera “Tio TinTan” for always being available to take Dad on his appointments,

visits, food and all around just being there for him and Us while we worked even after

our mom’s passing only 15 months ago.

In closing, us girls would like to thank you all for the prayers and thoughtful words

during this difficult time, but most importantly for loving our father as you all did.

Love and Prayers to you all, The Camarena Girls – Lupita, Delores, and Rita

A visitation will be held for Juan Camarena on Thursday, July 25, 2024 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. with a Rosary at 6:30 p.m. at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 8706 Almeda Genoa Rd. Houston, Tx. 77075

Visitation, Friday, July 26, 2024 from 10 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 8706 Almeda Genoa Rd. Houston, Texas 77075. Burial to follow at 12 p.m. Forest Lawn Cemetery, 8601 Almeda Genoa Rd. Houston, Texas 77075