Matthew E. Juarez

Matthew Edward Juarez fought his last courageous battle on this earth, and was called home by his Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, October 6th, 2015. Matt was surrounded by his wife and loved ones as he went to be with the Lord. Matt was loved truly by his wife of 7 years Wende Juarez, whom along with his parents have cared for Matthew during his illness. Matthew and Wende were married October 6th 2008, on a beautiful beach in Playa Del Carmen.

Matthew was born in Portsmouth, VA. at Portsmouth Naval Hospital on October 3rd, 1966 to his adoring father and mother Mark E. Juarez, and Patricia Barnett Juarez. Matt was their first born son, and big brother to Richard Juarez of Texas and David Juarez of Arizona.

Matt was raised in California and Arizona, and attended Rincon High and then enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1983 and served 3-years as a combat engineer. Matt was Honorably discharged, and re-enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp fulfilling his dreams of being a Devil Dog for 6 strong years. He protected and served in Desert Shield and Desert Storm in the Gulf War. He received training and certifications through the Marine Corp to secure a position in the air conditioning industry upon his Honorable Discharge as a Sergeant in The Marine Corp in 1994.

Matt's strongest quality was that of a family man, and he was extremely proud of his 8-children. He leaves as his legacy and greatest achievements: Robyn Perry, Chantel Sewell and husband Brian, Eric Huff, Michael Juarez, Jon Huff, Felicia Juarez, Rachel Juarez, and Savannah Thames, as well as one grandson Austin Perry. He also had a very special relationship with his nieces and nephews Christian Juarez, Courtney Juarez, Mariza Juarez, Sierra Wood and James Leighton Wood. Matt is also survived by extended family: Mother in law Wanda Wood, and sister in laws Ivette Juarez, and Jamie Wood, as well as many aunts and uncles. Loving family that met Matthew at the gates of heaven are his grandparents Vernon and Lois Barnett, his aunt Sue Kerr, and his father in law James Wood.

Matt will be remembered by all those that knew and loved him as a proud Father, Son, Husband, Brother, and Marine whom had a zeal for life and family unmatched by any.

He will be missed by many, and loved forever.

"Here's health to you and to our Corps

Which we are proud to serve;

In many a strife we've fought for life

And never lost our nerve.

If the Army and the Navy

Ever look on Heaven's scenes,

They will find the streets are guarded

By United State Marines"

Honorable Military Memorial Service will be held at Cook Walden Capital Parks on Saturday, October 17th, 2015 @ 10:00 AM with graveside service to follow. Reception for family and friends to celebrate the life of Matt will be at Northwest Fellowship Church in North Austin directly after the close of services.