Juanita Richmond, age 72, of Lake Odessa, Michigan passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020. Juanita was born October 21, 1947 in Dallas, TX to Josefa (Navajar) Galaviz and Felix Galaviz. On June 27, 1970 she married Ron Richmond and they spent 50 years together.
She loved her family dearly and was well known for her sense of humor, big heart and her authentic Mexican food. Juanita was often seen watching her grand children play sports and was part of the cow bell nation. Trips to the casino and playing bingo with her pals also brought a smile to her face.
Juanita worked and managed various places in Lake Odessa including Tj's, McDonald's and Dairy Queen.
Juanita is survived by her husband, Ron Richmond; son David (Christa) Richmond, son Aaron (Stephanie) Richmond; grandchildren Luke Richmond, Katelyn (Keegan) Marks, Owen Richmond, Tyler Jansma, Gage Richmond, Alyson Roush, Gunnar Richmond and Brady Roush, mother-in-law Helen Richmond, in-laws Dick (Elly) Richmond, John (Karlene) Richmond, Don Richmond and Marge Wisniewski, along with many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Juanita was preceded in death by her parents Felix and Josefa Galaviz; sisters Josephine Salazar and Angelita Lopez; brothers Eligio Galaviz, Felix Galaviz and Wally Galaviz, niece Terena Galaviz, nephews Mark and Carlos Galaviz and Danny Olivo.
Visitation will be held on Thursday October 15, 2020 at Kilpatrick UB Church, 10005 E. Barnum Rd, Woodland MI, 48897 from 5pm until 7pm. Funeral services will be held on Friday October 16, 2020 11am at the Kilpatrick UB Church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to her family to help with expenses.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.koopsfc.com for the Richmond family.
