Juan Tellez

Juan was born on November 5, 1958 in Caborca, Sonora in Mexico. He was the son of Raul and Martha Tellez.

Juan was raised with one sister Rosalia. Juan was usually involved in all sorts of activities with his sister. He and his sister shared many life experiences over the years.

Juan attended middle school and high school in Guadalajara.

In 1976, he moved to the United States without knowing any English.

Juan enjoyed his college years, which may have been a challenge with all of the academics, responsibilities, and the sudden freedom that accompanied them, but Juan was able to manage the balancing act. He received his bachelor degree from Rice University and enrolled in Baylor College of Medicine to become an anesthesiologist.

Juan exchanged wedding vows with Katie Olsen.

Juan worked hard to be a good father to his children and he did his best to fulfill their needs. Juan was blessed with one son, Juan and one daughter, Christina. Their family has lived in Colleyville, Texas since 1990.

On December 13, Juan Tellez passed away peacefully in Dallas, Texas surrounded by his wife Katie, his children Christina and Juan Carlos, his sister Rosalia, and his brother-in-law Jaime. Juan passed away at age 58 after battling pancreatic cancer for 19 months, undergoing three gastrointestinal operations, innumerable rounds of chemotherapy, and more than 6 months without being able to eat. Through everything, he retained his kind demeanor and playful sense of humor. He is survived his wife Katie, his children Christina and Juan Carlos, his sister Rosalia, and his brother-in-law Jaime.

Services were held at Good Shepherd Catholic Community in Colleyville, Texas. Juan was laid to rest in Bluebonnet Hills Mausoleum in Colleyville, Texas.

Juan was the kindest and most patient person we have ever known. We will never forget the tremendous gift of spending these last days with someone who lived and died for others. Rest now dear brother, friend, father, and husband; you have finished the race (2 Timothy 4:7).

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El diciembre 13, Juan Tellez falleció acompañado de su esposa Katie y sus hijos Christina y Juan Carlos, su hermana Rosalia, y su cuñado Jaime. Era el mas amable y paciente hombre que hemos conocido. Nunca olvidaremos el tremendo regalo de pasar estos últimos días con alguien que vivió y murió por los demás. Nació el 5 de noviembre de 1958 en Caborca, Sonora. Cursó escuela secundaria y preparatoria en Guadalajara. En 1976 emigró a Estados Unidos donde sin saber ingles al llegar, acabó sacando un título de la Universidad de Rice y posteriormente su MD en Baylor College of Medicine. Su especialidad due la anestesiologia. Se casó con Katie Olsen y tuvieron dos hijos, Christina y Juan Carlos. Desde 1990, residieron en Colleyville, cerca de Dallas.

Juan murió a los 58 años sucumbiendo a un cancer de pancreas después de tres operaciones gastrointestinales, innumerables rondas de quimioterapia, y más de 6 meses sin probar alimento. Durante su lucha, siempre conservó su buen humor y amabilidad.

Descansa hermano, amigo, padre, y esposo querido, que has ganado el Premio Sumo y terminado la carrera (2 Timothy 4:7).

On December 13, Juan Tellez passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife Katie, his children Christina and Juan Carlos, his sister Rosalia, and his brother-in-law Jaime. He was the kindest and most patient person we have ever known. We will never forget the tremdeous gift of spending these last days with someone who lived and died for others.

Juan was born on November 5, 1958 in Caborca, Sonora in Mexico. He attended middle school and high school in Guadalajara. In 1976, he moved to the United States without knowing any English. He received his bachelor degree from Rice University and enrolled in Baylor College of Medicine to become an anethesiologist. He married Katie Olsen and they have two children, Christina and Juan Carlos. Their family has lived in Colleyville since 1990.

Juan passed away at age 58 after battling pancreatic cancer for 19 months, undergoing three gastrointestinal operations, innumerable rounds of chemotherapy, and more than 6 months without being able to eat. Through everything, he retained his kind demeanor and playful sense of humor.

Rest now dear brother, friend, father, and husband; you have finished the race (2 Timothy 4:7).