He is survived by his wife Bertha Penalver, son Johnny M. Penalver Jr., daughters Lisa and Yolanda; brothers Elias and Carlos; sisters Elizabeth, Marry Ellen, and Alicia Penalver; nephews Manual, Joe Angel, Alex Garca, Sal, Pete, and Tony DeAnda; granddaughters Renee, Adrienne, Ashley, Christina, Cassandra, and Hailey; grandsons Rick, David, Ricky, and Justin; and great grandchildren Aaliyah and Nyeleti
He is preceded in death by his mother Dolores Penalver, father Chester Penalver, and nephew Reynaldo Garcia.
A visitation for Johnny will be held Thursday, October 10, 2019 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Delano Mortuary, 707 Browning Road, Delano, CA 93215, with a chapel service at 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM which will be officiated by Mike Gonzales. A committal service will occur Thursday, October 10, 2019 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at North Kern District Cemetery, 627 Austin St., Delano, CA 93215.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.delanomortuary.com for the Penalver family. Services entrusted to Delano Mortuary, a Dignity Memorial Provider.