Juan Puentes, Jr.

Juan Puentes, Jr., 55, a resident of League City, Texas, passed from this life, January 11, 2021 in Galveston, Texas. He was born in Galveston, Texas on September 12, 1965 to proud and loving parents, Juan Puentes, Sr. and Celestina S. Puentes.
He was preceded in death by his father, Juan Puentes Sr. and brother Adan (Pooh Bear) Puentes.
Juan Jr., graduated in 1984 from Dickinson High School. He was a history buff and loved to read. He was also a sci-fi fanatic with Star Trek being his favorite show. He enjoyed watching football with the Minnesota Vikings being his favorite team. Juan Jr. also loved bowling; being a part of 2 teams, Foxes and Livin’ on Spares (Wednesday Fanatics). He was involved with bowling leagues for over 30 years. He enjoyed his long-time career of 33 years with Kroger’s at Clear Lake, where he created a lasting fellowship with his colleagues. Above all else, he loved spending time with his family and friends.
Juan leaves behind to cherish his memory, his mother, Celestina Puentes; sisters, Elida Mares and husband Jose, Sr., Sylvia Paden and husband Roberto, and Delia Hernandez and husband Joel, Sr.; aunt, Cruzita Garza and husband Braulio; nieces and nephews, Korina Gutierrez and husband Daniel, Joel
Hernandez, Jr. and wife Lluvia, Rachel Vasquez, Diana Hernandez, Juan Marcos Hernandez, Jose Mares, Jr., and Marisa Mares; great nieces and nephews, Elena, Lea, Alyssa, Daniel, Joel III, Yahir, and Gabriel; numerous loving cousins as well as many faithful friends and dear colleagues. He will be profoundly missed by all.
Due to Covid-19 no funeral services will be held as this time. A memorial service will be held at a later date. The family asks; if you want to send remembrances, please donate to Diabetes Awareness or the American Heart Association in Juan’s honor.

19 comments

  1. You will be missed. I really liked spending time with you.

    Jeff York
  2. You were always the light in the room. Always made sure I was doing good and telling me to shake things off. You will be missed so much

    Brianne York
  3. Oh Juan you will be greatly missed, I’ve always enjoyed talking with you,especially when I would bump into you at Kroger you always said hey cousin how you doing ? How’s my tia. I’m just in tears, you were a sweetheart now you are with our Lord and Savior. R.I.P. I love you.

    Lydia Breazeale
  4. You were a great classmate. You will be missed

    calvin whitfield
  5. Bowling will not be the same without you and your ever present smile.
    R. I. P. You are reunited with your father and brother.

    Helen M. Mye
    • Great Gator teammate and friend, you will be missed!

      Adam Falcon
  6. Juan will be missed. His smile and his laughter. We could make each other laugh. Sad that we didn’t get together as much. I love you Jr. May you rest in eternal peace.

    Connie Jaramillo-Quimby
  7. You will be miss Jr. My dear cousin. Rest In Eternal Peace. I love you.

    Connie Jaramillo-Quimby
  8. Juan always had a smile on his face and was so eager to help people in any way
    Possible. He was a big part of my success at Krogers
    As a manager and I will never forget that. Juan will always have a special place in
    Our heart.

    Joseph and Norma Sobczak
  9. shopping at Kroger will never be the same for me without seeing you sweet smiling face and always coming up to me and giving me a hug. i will miss you so much. you were an awesome man and nephew and a fine Christian man of God. i am so proud of you for that and may you Rest in Peace in the arms of our Lord and Savior. love you so much

    Dee Lopez
  10. Our condolences to the Fuentes family, we’re sorry for loss of your children, we always appreciated your kindness to our. Family.

    Daniel Soto
  11. My condolences to you all. You are in my prayers.

    Theresa Edmonds
  12. Our condolences to all you girls may god give each and everyone the strength to get through this hard time god bless you all

    Janie and Gilbert Gomez los fresnos
  13. My heart is so heavy with sadness – this is all so incredibly unbelievable. I will miss seeing his sweet goofy smile. Continued prayers for your family – for strength, comfort and peace. Love you all so very much

    Emma Jaramillo
  14. Juan will always be in our hearts and will be sorely missed by all here at #385

    Kroger #385
  15. You have my condolences

    Darrin Gaines
  16. My heart is filled with sadness Juan Puentes with the loss of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Kroger is where your spirit will always shine brightly. You are greatly missed. My love to all your family. God bless.
    ~Irene Pittman

    Irene Pittman
  17. Juan, you will be missed as a great person and long time member of the bowling family at Alpha/Bowlero Webster. It was a pleasure to have been your friend! Be at peace!!

    David Mitchell
  18. Juan enriched the lives of so much, including myself. Rest In Peace my brother.

    Charles Smoot II

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