Johnny lived in Delano, CA. for about 30 years where he worked as a handyman, considering some health issues, that never slowed him down. So much love has been poured by the community of Delano, he was so loved and appreciated. Johnny and Myrna knew each other for more than 40 years, they were childhood friend that met in the small town of Earlimart, CA. Johnny was so captivated by her beauty, but never asked her out, and he always claimed he was so timid. However, through the years, they continue to be friends and she became the biggest crush. Johnny crossed paths again with his Earlimart Middle school crush in 015 and this time she wasn’t getting away and he asked her to be his wife and they married on June 28, 2019 in Morro Bay, CA. Johnny and Myrna lived a beautiful love story that not many get to experience, he was the happiest ever. Johnny always said is wife was his biggest catch and they became inseparable.
Johnny enjoyed listening to music, cooking, hosting parties, BBQ’s, watching his Packers play, he loved having family over and enjoyed attending his children and grandbabies football, soccer, softball, cheerleading and basketball games. Johnny was their number one fan, but most of all he treasured his alone time out fishing with his queen, his wife, his Myrna they traveled everywhere.
Juan de Dios is survived by his wife, Myrna Serrano; his daughter Samantha Sandoval; his daughter Stephanie Ramirez; his son Matthew Serrano; his son Luis A Ramirez; his son Anthony Serrano; his daughter Sarah Serrano; his daughter Jessica Serrano; and his daughter Savannah Ramirez; his father Anastacio Serrano Gonzalez and his mother Josefina Apolinar Luevanos; his brother Rene Serrano, his sister Judy Serrano, his sister Irene Juarez, his sister Esmeralda Serrano, his brother Ricardo Serrano and his sister Claudia Elizalde.
Juan de Dios was preceded in death by his daughter Sabrina M. Sandoval; his grandfather Mateo Apolinar Zavala, his grandmother Mercedes Luevanos Rodriguez, his grandfather Anastacio Serrano Salinas, and his grandmother Irene Gonzales Rubio.
Johnny also leaves behind six grandchildren; Jorge Alonso, Serenity Alonso, Jaylah Alonso, Melani Alonso, Rayleen Garcia, and Sabrina Garcia to share his memories.
A visitation for Juan de Dios will be held Monday, March 21, 2022 from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM at Delano Mortuary, 707 Browning Rd., Delano, CA 93215. A rosary will occur Monday, March 21, 2022 at 4:00 PM, 707 Browning Rd., Delano, CA 93215. A mass of christian burial will occur Tuesday, March 22, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Guadalupe, 1015 Clinton St., Delano, CA 93215. A committal service will occur Tuesday, March 22, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM at North Kern District Cemetery, 627 Austin St., Delano, CA 93215.
Serving as pallbearers are Matthew Serrano, Anthony Serrano, Luis Ramirez, Juan Casillas, Tavo Garay, David Quiroz, Memo Barajas Jr. and Angel Obeso.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.delanomortuary.com for the Serrano Apolinar family. Services entrusted to Delano Mortuary, a Dignity Memorial provider.
