

Age 55 of Lansing, MI
Juan graced the earth on the day of March 26, 1957. On this glorious day he was born to his loving parents Tomas & Maria Bermudez in Hobbs, New Mexico. As a child and young man he was an avid boxer. With his remarkable skill, commitment, and passion he attained numerous victories, medals, trophies and countless titles. He then worked and retired from General Motors after 31 years. Juan and Kimberlie M Bermudez were married March 12, 1987 for 16 years. They had two beautiful children, Anthoney & Heirika Bermudez. His dedication to boxing carried on into his adult life in which he founded The Gallo Boxing Club alongside his cousin Joe Bermudez. He loved to train children to box. He was then married to his current loving wife Ceola Appling – Bermudez on September 12, 2008. He was welcomed into heaven on July 11, 2012 to be with our heavenly father; his father Tomas Bermudez; and his son Anthoney Bermudez. He is survived and will be greatly missed by his loving mother, Maria F. Bermudez; wife, Ceola Appling–Bermudez (mom, Alberta); adoring daughter, Heirika M. Bermudez (Ma, Patty); grandson, Rodolfo A. Bermudez–Alvarez; step-daughter, Ashley D. Appling; step-sons, Darnell Appling and Cali Appling; sisters, Irene Bermudez, Irma Bermudez-Jimenez (Lorenzo), Elva Bermudez-Medrano, and Rosa Bermudez; brothers, Venino Bermudez (Stacie), and Rolando Presas; close cousins, Tony and Ernie Garza; dear friend Valentine Borrego; special nieces and nephews, Jose Presas, Victoria Garcia, Sylvia Bermudez-Beckner, Reynaldo E. Medrano, Richard Dobson, Rebekah Dobson, and countless great nieces and nephews. Juan was always happy and lived every day to its fullest. He loved everyone in his family and was loved by everyone who had the pleasure of entering his life. His memory will live on forever until the beautiful day we meet again. A funeral service will be held at Faith Church, 2300 Lake Lansing Rd., Lansing, MI on Friday July 20, 2012 at 1:00 pm. The family will receive friends on Thursday July 19, 2012 at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 900 East Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI from 6:00 – 8:00 pm and from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. at the church on Friday, July 20th. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.grlansing.com
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