Juan Rosas Paredez, Sr. (John)
August 6, 1947 – February 17, 2024
John passed away on February 17, 2024, due to complications from Parkinson’s Disease. He was born in San Angelo. Texas on August 6, 1947, and was raised in Colorado City, Texas. He was the fifth born child of ten children to Mauro Paredez, Sr, and Enriqueta Rosas Paredez. John met his future wife Evangelina Pacheco (Linda) during their childhood day. They rode the same school bus and lived two miles apart from each other.
John and his Family established their roots in the 1960’s in Arvin. Ca. It wasn't until 1965 that Linda and her Family established their roots in Bakersfield, Ca. John and Linda got reacquainted in 1967 and went on to marry in May of 1969. John and Linda went onto raise three Sons, John Jr, Daniel, and David. John and Linda were married for a wonderful 54 years.
John R. Paredez, Sr, is preceded in death by his second Son Daniel Paredez, his Parents Mauro G. Paredez, Sr, Enriqueta Rosas Paredez, Brothers Mike R. Paredez, Mauro R. Paredez, Jr, Manuel R, Paredez, Arthur R. Paredez, and Fred R. Paredez. John leaves behind his Beautiful Wife Evangelina Pacheco Paredez, Sons John Paredez, Jr, and David Paredez one and only Grandchild, his Grand-Daughter Monica Elaine Paredez.
Survivors include Brothers Felix R. Paredez (Maria), Henry R. Paredez (Yolanda), Jim R. Paredez (Ruth)), Sister Anita Mendoza, Sister-in-Law Irene Barrios Paredez and numerous Nieces and Nephews. A very special thank you to Jim and Ruth for their daily check-in with love and support. Also, a special thank you to Nieces and Nephews, Sylvia Mil, Manuel Paredez (Catherine), Cynthia Pimental (Sergio) Leticia Sepeda (Joe) and Mark Paredez (Soila), Jacqueline Sepeda, Monique Sepeda, and Lisa Aguirre (Rene) for your overwhelming love, support, and outreach during this difficult time.
