Our beloved father and grandfather was many things to us but most of all, he was loving, hilarious jokester, honest, a hard worker and completely dedicated to his family. In his more active days, he loved to fish and host large BBQs (food was his life) for the entire family especially, New Years Eve. Later in life, he enjoyed watching his favorite football team, the Dallas Cowboys and, also enjoyed watching boxing. He was a self-taught guitar player who also had a beautiful voice. Listening to him sing and play guitar is a happy memory we all share. One of his favorite singers that he truly enjoyed listening to was George Strait. Our family was so very proud of his Military service. He was a decorated World War II veteran earning several medals and was a member of the civilian conservation corps. He will forever be in our hearts and missed beyond measure. The impact of his loss is immeasurable but our family takes solace in knowing that he is reunited with his beautiful bride so they may continue their never-ending love story. Godspeed.
Juan is survived by his daughter Dora Gomez (Ramon); his son Albert Galvan; his daughter Oralia Ochoa (Juan); his daughter Bertha Cruz (Juan); his daughter Ofelia Rodriguez (Greg); his son Johnny Galvan (Margarita); his son Eddie Galvan (Marilyn); his daughter Gracie Tobar (Carlos); his son Javier Galvan (Silvia); his daughter Veronica Lucas (Tim); and his son Roland Galvan (Felicity); his brother Ignacio Galvan Jr. and his brother Adan Galvan.
Juan was preceded in death by his wife Carmen Rivera Galvan†; his father Ignacio Galvan Sr.† and his mother Antonia Cruz Galvan†; his brother Sevedeo Galvan†; his brother Primitivo Galvan†; his brother Moses Garza†; his sister Eva Garza† and his sister Juanita Garza†; his grandson Christopher Austin Lucas.
He is also survived by 22 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces who love and adore him.
A memorial service for Juan will be held Saturday, November 12, 2022 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM with a Chapel Service starting at 4:00 PM in Chapel of Peace at Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista, 125 Mcdavitt Blvd, Brownsville, Texas 78521.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.funerariadelangelbuenavista.com for the Galvan family.
