Juliana Kathryn Favela

Juliana was born November 23, 1984 in San Antonio Texas. She attended several schools but received her GED at age 16, just before the birth of her first child. She was incredibly intelligent and had an amazing memory. She memorized books as soon as she could speak at age 2-3, before she learned to read. She was reading complete books in kindergarten. She learned to speak Spanish by listening to and memorizing the language as it was spoken after reaching adulthood. She earned an Associates Degree and made her colleges Dean’s List while raising 4 children and working full time. She also had a beautiful singing voice, she was a fantastic cook and made exceptionally artistic cakes for special occasions for her loved ones. For several years, she was the hub of our family.

Juliana is predeceased by her grandparents on both sides of the family and her beloved son Anthony M. Saldana.

Juliana is survived by her daughters Alana Saldana, Jocelyn Ramirez and Matilyn Herrera, her sons Michael Ruiz, Joshua Ramirez and Julian Herrera. She is also survived by her father Homer R. Favela and her mother and step-father Kathy Clayton and Don Copeland, her sisters Krishna Salinas, Erica Mendoza and Michelle Pastrano, and her brothers AJ Favela, David Salinas, Christopher Copeland and Darian Copeland. She was blessed with Grandchildren as well, Zaey Rodriguez, Scarlett Rodriguez and Marilyn Saldana. She is also survived by the fathers of her children- Anthony Saldana, Francisco Ramirez and Matthew Herrera. She had a huge additional family of Aunts, Uncles, cousins, nephews and nieces that she has also left behind to love and remember her.

Services to celebrate her life will be held at Funeraria del Angel Trevino Funeral home located at 2525 Palo Alto Road, on July 19th, 2025. Visitation will be held between 5 pm to 7 pm and the service will start at 7 pm and conclude when complete.