Juan Ochoa

Juan was born August 2, 1950 in Hereford, Texas to the late Amadeo and Paula Flores Ochoa, and was raised in Beeville, Texas. He attended A.C. Jones High School and was drafted into the U.S. Army to serve in the Vietnam War. He served in the 2nd Armored Division and was stationed at Ft. Hood, Germany and Ft. Leonardwood. While in the Army he obtained his GED and then later for the State of Texas. He married Rosemary Hernandez on December 18, 1971, first at the Justice of the Peace and then at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, where he was a member for over 48 years. Juan worked for the City of Killeen for 31 years, retiring as a supervisor for the sanitation department.

Juan loved his family and spending time with them. He also enjoyed barbequing, fishing, shopping at Walmart, and watching wrestling. He also enjoyed traveling with his family, especially to Disney World in Florida, San Antonio, his hometown of Beeville, and seeing Notre Dame while spending time with his family in Indiana. Juan will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Juan is survived by his wife of 48 years, Rosemary Ochoa; son, Juan and his wife Petra; daughters, Ermelinda, and Carol and her husband John; 11 grandchildren; brother, Hector Ochoa; and sister, Alma Medina.

Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 PM Sunday, with Recitation of the Rosary at 7:00 PM, at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home in Killeen which is in charge of the arrangements.