Jun “Junbug” Herrera Dumpit was born to Emmanuel “Rico” Emeralda Dumpit and Fabiola Joy Herrera Dumpit on March 24th, 1979. His earliest memories were of being born and raised in Hawaii and Guam, and his younger years living in the San Francisco-Bay Area, CA.
Rico’s self taught knowledge and love for the culinary artswas instilled upon Jun, who decided it was his passion to follow suit. He excelled in his culinary career which opened doors to come out to Las Vegas, Honolulu; back to Las Vegas, and even have the opportunity to cook under MasterChef’s also holding several of his own Chef titles.
Aside from his new career he made time for his friends and family and built relationships on a personal and professional level. He was a brother. He was a best friend. He was an Uncle. He was a Ninong. He was someone to make us laugh, find light, he was the caring friend that one could always depend on. He figured out things that were left unsaid. He always spoke the truth even if you didn’t wanna hear it. He loved with food. He gave from his heart. He loved with his whole heart. Jun always made sure to surround himself with good people and good food to make cherished memories with a side of some drinks, and a smile to warm a heart.
His wife Jewel San Juan Dumpit, who was also from Bay Area, CA, first met in August 2004. It wasn’t until October 2011 that they reconnected, February 2012 they were officially together. February 2013 they were engaged and by June 2013 they were married. Together they built a life full of love and laughter. They were unable to be blessed with children, but they direct their parental instincts upon their 4 dogs: Sam, Molly, Lilah, and Tango who they together loved fiercely.
JunBug was called home to the Lord on February 19, 2021 where he passed peacefully in Las Vegas, NV. He joins his parents, his Uncle Paul, and grandparents as Angels in Heaven. He is survived by his wife, Jewel, their two dogs Lilah and Tango; his sisters Emmeline Dumpit Ortega, Michelle Jacobs, Emmanuela Dumpit Santillan; brothers Jose Guitterez and Saul Guittierrez, his grandmother Pelagia Dumpit; countless Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, and Godchildren.
May perpetual light shine upon him Oh Lord; as his love, his light and his memory continue to live on in those who loved him dearly.
Visitation will commence on March 13, 2021 from 5pm-8pm and March 14, 2021 from 12pm-2pm at Palm Eastern Mortuary. Memorial service will be March 14, 2021 at 2pm. Reception to follow at the Ahern Hotel & Convention Center.
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