Juanita Perez

Juanita Perez gained her angel wings and entered into the loving arms of Our Lord on January 18, 2024 at the age of 76. Juanita’s journey began in San Antonio, Texas on February 28, 1947 to Ignacio Collins Perez and Esperanza Maldonado. She was the fourth child of six children. Since her birth, Juanita shared her inner light and joy with the world.

To those that knew Juanita, she was full of joy and excitement for every day. At a young age, Juanita participated in the special Olympics therapeutic program for Parks & Recreation for 10 years. where she ran the law enforcement torch run. She was awarded as an Olympic runner. She enjoyed bowling, fishing, and swimming. Juanita had a love for music and dance, particularly Tejano and Mariachi. Juanita enjoyed entertaining her friends and family with her singing and dancing and had collected an abundance of CDs throughout her life. For Juanita, her dancing and singing were some of the simplest pleasures she was talented enough to share with those who knew her and created memories that would last past her lifetime. She loved to shop and dress up hats, shoes, jewelry dressed to impress. She enjoyed the smell of the mesquite wood that would come from the family BBQs. Juanita enjoyed the outdoors including camping and the ocean. She loved to visit the ocean with the family. For her, every cake, mariachi, and family outing were a celebration. Juanita will be remembered for her beautiful smile, her amazing ability to dance like no one is watching and the joy she brought to people’s lives. she was her biggest cheerleader. She will be remembered always until we meet again. Juanita was the example of celebrating every day to the fullest.

Juanita will be reunited in heaven with her parents, Esperanza and Ignacio Collins Perez; siblings, Elida, Rudolfo, Ignacio, and Albert; nephew-in-law, Roel; and great-niece, Amanda.

Her memory will forever live in her sister, Esperanza; Sister- in- law Susie; nieces and nephews, Crystal Hope, Yvonne, Dolores “Lolli”, veronica, Michelle; and great nieces and nephews, Andrew, Ashley Ann, Roel Jr. Jayden, Samantha, Michael, Christopher, Brianna; and numerous extended family. She will be missed dearly by those closest to her.

The family would like to give special thanks to all the staff of La Estrella ADC. Juanita attended La Estrella Adult Daycare for 20 years and more she loved attending and being a part of their special stars. All the care and love that Juanita received is well appreciated by the family.

“ when all my days are numbered, and I’m gone and out of sight, my body like an unused costume, no longer holding my light, don’t look down in sorrow, look to the sky above, and remember all my good bits, the good times and the love, lay me down among the bluebells, let the sun warm my chest, but remember the laughter, all the things you liked best, my life, it weaved a story, laced with wisdom, love, and heart, now the story’s yours for telling, so please keep alive my part, remember me with feeling, tell tales of all my lore, be grateful for my company, and I’ll live forever more.”