He was born on March 25, 1931 in Nadadores, Coahuila, Mexico to the late Juan and Rachel De La Fuente.
Juan served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and was a very proud soldier.
He worked for Swift Foods in Kansas City, MO and Phoenix for over 30 years and later for SRP for 15 years.
Juan is survived by his wife of almost 60 years Alicia, two sons John (Diane) & Dennis (Milly), sister Susan (Jerry) Kerr, two brothers Richard (Joann) & Eddie (Peggy), four grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
Family and friends are invited to a viewing on Monday, March 19, 2018 from 1-2PM at West Resthaven Funeral Home, 6450 W. Northern Avenue, Glendale with a funeral service starting at 2PM. Burial with military honors will follow at Resthaven Park Cemetery.