He dearly loved his six brothers and sisters. Juan fell in love with Audelia Chavana in high school and promptly married her after his time in the Army. They had three children. He made a career with the US Postal Service and was president of the American Postal Workers Union for sixteen years.
Juan's favorite pastimes were going to the ranch and planting gardens. He loved taking his grandsons and his great grandson to teach them the way of Ranch Life.
He also loved laughing about his three grandsons in Delaware and talked of them daily.
He is preceded in death by two brothers Lisandro and Mauro, three sisters, Elisa, Esther and Lupita.
He is survived by his loving wife, Audelia; his brother, Rene Longoria, daughter, Doris Mallia.
son, John Mark Longoria (Kelly); daughter, Eileen Longoria (Chris Adams); grandsons, Christopher Mallia (April Oldham), Joshua Mallia, Jeremy, Eric and Tim Longoria; great grandson, Tyler (Sabrina) and a great-great granddaughter on the way.
He also leaves behind his beloved grand dog, Pippins.
He was known as "Grandpa" to many, especially Campbell & Connor Oldham.
Thanks to all who were with Dad in his final moments and in prayer.
Visitation will be held at Memory Gardens Funeral Home on June 29, 2016 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a Rosary recited at 7 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at Memory Gardens Funeral Home on June 30, 2016 at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery.
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