1SG Juan Ramon Sanfeliz Ocasio

First Sergeant (Retired) Juan Ramon Sanfeliz Ocasio, went to be with his Lord and Savior, April 17, 2025. Born in Corozal, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Francisco Sanfeliz and Candelaria Ocasio. Early in life, on March 1955, he joined the Army National Guard as a Military Policeman for 2.5 years and Regular Army as a Tactical Communications Systems Operator, Drill Sergeant for 6.5 years, served a Combat Tour in Vietnam and completed his tenure as a Field Artilleryman culminating 30 years of honorable and courageous military service. Mr. Sanfeliz retired after an additional 15 years of honorable service with the United States Postal Service. He showed unconditional love and care for his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He completed 2 years of college, he loved animals, he enjoyed collecting modeled cars, fishing, traveling and farming.

Mr. Juan is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Mrs. Aida L. Rivera Arroyo de Sanfeliz. His children, Migdalia L. Sanfeliz (Stephen J. Miernicki) of Greer, SC, Juan R. Sanfeliz Rivera II (Blanca R. Roman Sanfeliz) of Kileen, TX, Aura M. Sanfeliz Kee (Anthony Kee) of Columbia, SC. His grandchildren, Migdalia I. Sanfeliz Roman (Edwin J. Olmo Betancourt), Juan R. Sanfeliz Roman III (Ita M. Velez), Antonio J. Kee Sanfeliz and Aaliyah M. Kee Sanfeliz. His great-grandchildren, Camila K. Olmo Sanfeliz, Lohan J. Sanfeliz Velez, Mila J. Olmo Sanfeliz, Ethan Z. Sanfeliz Velez, and Juan R. Sanfeliz Velez IV. His brother, Francisco Sanfeliz Ocasio of Corozal, PR.

He was predeceased by his oldest brother, Euldes A. Sanfeliz Ocasio.

Funeral services for Mr. Juan will be held 12:00 noon, Thursday April 24, 2025 at Dunbar Funeral Home, 4219 Hardscrabble Road, Columbia, SC. The family will receive friends and family one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow with full military honors and will be held 2:00 p.m. at Fort Jackson National Cemetery.

-I AM HAPPY WITH YOU-

When I am gone release me, let me go.

I have so many things to see and do.

You must not tie yourself to me with many tears.

But be thankful we had so many good years

I gave you my love and you can only guess

How much you’ve given me in happiness

I thank you for the love that you have shown

But now it is time I travel alone

So grieve for me a while If grieve you must part

So treasure the memories within your heart

I won’t be far away for life goes on

And if you can see or touch me I will be near

And if you listen with your heart, you’ll hear

All my love around you soft and clear

And then, when you come this way alone

I’ll greet you with a smile and a “WELCOME HOME”