Juan Carlos Meza Moreno

He was born in Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico on December 27, 1938 to the late Miguel and Natividad Moreno.

Juan was a magnificent father, husband, musician, and talented dancer. The love from his soul shined through the percussion drums he would play and the dance steps he would take. He was passionate about music and joked with friends and family that he learned how to dance immediately. He was known as the “Dancing Man” and could out dance anyone with his smooth moves.

Juan loved playing with Latin Jazz bands in the late 50’s and early 60’s at the El Calderon Ballroom, The Riverside Park Ballroom and The Concho Room. His most beloved and prized band was with his four sons and grandsons. He’d play to the rhythms of Cal Tjader, Perez Prado, and Joe Loco. He also enjoyed singing classic Boleros and songs from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Luis Miguel.

Juan’s smile and laugh captivated and brightened up any room he was in. He was a devoted father, husband and a true classic gentleman to friends and family. He was known for his wise wisdom, inspiration, strength, hugs, and huge loving heart.

He is survived by his beautiful loving wife of 55 years, Alvina, children Johnny (Sandra), Miguel (Julie), Raymond, Francisco (Stephanie), Raquel (George) and Christina, 16 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren with 1 more on the way. In addition to his parents, Juan is preceded in death by his brother Miguel.

Family and friends are invited to a visitation, Friday, October 5, 2018 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM with a Rosary at 7:00PM at West Resthaven Funeral Home, 6450 W. Northern Avenue in Glendale. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 12:00PM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 5614 W. Orangewood Ave in Glendale. Juan will be laid to rest following the mass at Resthaven Park Cemetery also in Glendale.