Juanita Badillo Berlanga

She was born on May 24, 1934, in Sonora, Texas to Leandro Badillo and Tomasa Arredondo Badillo. Juanita grew up in Sonora and graduated from Sonora High School. She devoted herself to raising her family that extended over five generations. She was an anchor for her family and a steady presence in the lives of all who knew her.

On November 9, 1953, she married Henri Berlanga, her High School sweetheart. Juanita was known for her strength, humor, and fierce devotion to her family. She loved gardening, cooking, and traveling. She lived abroad in Spain with her eldest son and grandson, and she and Henri made many road trips together across the United States. Above all, she cherished time with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband of 72 years, Henri; her children Debbie Reddell (David), Michael Ted Berlanga; her nine grandchildren, James, Bianca, Genevie (Matt), Elisha (Jason), John David, Caleb, Brianna, Elisha and Brittany; her great-grandchildren, Kaelyn, Nadia, Gavin, Sophia, and Stella; and her great-great grandchildren Elijah, Killian, and Zachariah; her sisters, Tome Sanchez, Ana Cardona, Gina Gamez, and Pauline Mendez; as well as many beloved nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her son John Henry Berlanga; her sisters Hortencia Reyes, Ofelia Perez; her brothers Leandro Badillo II, Armando Badillo, Carlos Badillo, and Richard Badillo.

Viewing and visitation will be held on Sunday, July 19th from 10:00 AM until 11:45 AM with the funeral service beginning at 12:00PM at Porter Loring- North, located at 2102 N. Loop 1604 E, San Antonio, Texas 78232. Burial services will follow on Monday, July 20th beginning at 11:00AM at Sonora Cemetery.