CMSgt Juan (John) Santiago Sablan, USAF retired, 87, of Universal City, Texas passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 after a heart attack. Juan is survived by his children, Jan Sablan Wolfe (Scott), Sandra Sablan (Leslie), Anthony Sablan (Susan), Karen Sablan (Michael), Carol Sablan (Ralph) and Scott Sablan (Jennifer); eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren; sister Carmen Chin and brother Antonio Sablan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Francisco Aquiningoc Sablan and Gabriela Santiago Sablan, wife Violet May Sablan and other siblings. After joining the US Air Force in 1954, Juan worked in accounting and finance then in budget, giving 30 years in active duty and civilian service. He was a Vietnam veteran. His small stature and quiet nature belied a large presence. Hard-working, funny, generous and kind, he was a loving son, father, grandfather, brother and a pillar for his family, immediate and extended.
Visitation will be Thursday, October 21 at Colonial Funeral Home, 625 Kitty Hawk Rd, Universal City, TX 78148, 5 pm-7 pm. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, October 22 at St. Monica Catholic Church, 501 North St, Converse, TX 78109 at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, please donate to St. Monica Catholic Church | Converse, Texas (saintmonicaconverse.net)
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