Juana Pena

“Anything is possible. She was a creative woman, a perpetual inventor, who seemed to be able to find a solution for any difficulty confronting her. She had faith in her ability to find those solutions. Juana thoroughly enjoyed understanding how things worked. She possessed an inquisitive, confident, and rational nature matched with a versatile and agile mind. Juana was a person who believed that she could achieve whatever she set out to do.

Her parents were Jesus and Clemencia Trevino. Juana was raised in Raymondville, Texas. She showed her ingenuity even as a child. When she was confronted with a problem, Juana could develop an imaginative solution, and she derived satisfaction from knowing she had that ability.

This same talent for finding solutions had a positive bearing on Juana's family relationships. Juana was raised with two siblings. When a difficult situation or dilemma arose within the family, Juana was always there to help figure out a solution for making things work.

Juana was adept at devising original and creative ways to enhance and improve the marriage partnership. Juana was seldom a critical person, but rather the one who was able to bring out the best in others. Juana was an entertaining conversationalist who was quick to respond to her spouse’s needs. In fact, those who knew her often remarked that Juana loved to argue for argument’s sake.

Juana's remarkable talent for being inventive influenced her relationship with her children. She would create original, clever and fun games for her kids and had a knack for finding ways to make everyday events, even chores, enjoyable to them. Juana was blessed with eleven children, nine daughters, Oralia, Sulema, Olga, Ninfa, Neives, Linda, Mamie, Susie, and Nora. Two sons Joe and Pete. Someone who was quick to laugh, Juana found it easy to spend lots of time with her children, but she was never overbearing or guilty of pushing herself on them.

As a born inventor, Juana was definitely in her element in her work place. She could easily create new and innovative systems, and incorporate those changes to bring a fresh approach to any work situation. Juana was a focused worker with a strong drive for achievement. She could assess all of the options before her and, using her analytical skills, could comfortably find answers that no one else had even considered. Her personal initiative inspired those around her. Juana was always good at getting a project started and then, at the appropriate time, handing it on to a colleague. Her primary occupation was a housewife. Juana always made an effort to be a team player, doing what needed was necessary in order to get the job done.

Juana's passion for finding a better way to do things was often an end in itself for her. In fact, that interest by itself became something of a hobby for this perpetual problem solver. Since Juana was always searching for new and unusual activities, she developed many interests and leisure pursuits. Some of the things she became an “expert” in might come as a surprise to those who knew her, but most friends and family understood that Juana simply couldn’t be limited to just a few activities or ideas. Her favorite place to go was the Casino, she loved the Casino!

Juana's calm demeanor and eternally positive outlook served her well in sports. Juana was also something of a sports fan and enjoyed following her favorite events whenever she got the opportunity. Tops on her list were football, especially the Cowboys.

Faith and religion were important to Juana. Her religion was Catholic.

Having the opportunity to visit and explore a new place always intrigued Juana. Traveling and going away on vacations offered yet another opportunity for Juana to expand her ever-growing inventory of knowledge. Favorite vacations included Acapulco, Mexico, her trip this past summer to the Family Reunion in Texas.

Juana passed away peacefully in her sleep. She is survived by Oralia, Sulema, Joe, Ninfa, Nieves, Linda, Mamie, Susie, Nora, Pete. Services were held at Palm Northwest Mortuary and Cemetery of Las Vegas, Nevada and Good Shepard of Raymondville, Texas. Juana was laid to rest in La Jarita Cemetery in Santa Monica, Texas.

During her lifetime, nothing appeared impossible to Juana. She met the words “it can’t be done” with the enthusiastic challenge of a “wanna bet” attitude. Juana was able to recognize the possibilities a new idea held, even when those around her could not. For Juana, the traditional way of doing things fell short of her expectations, especially if there were original and untested methods for handling a challenge.

Arrangements under the direction of Palm Northwest Mortuary, Las Vegas, NV.