He was born in Corpus Christi on June 19, 1933.
Juan worked for the City of Corpus Christi. He served in the United States Marine Corps and had a passion for fishing and the Dallas Cowboys.
He is survived by his daughter, San Juana C. Martinez (Ernesto Martinez); grandchildren, Juan Miguel Cantu; and pets, Lucy and Princess.
Visitation will be held on Monday, January 14, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Funeraria Del Angel with a Holy Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. that same evening.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery at 1:00 p.m.
Online condolences may be offered at www.funerariadelangelcc.com