Angel Jose Juarez, 90, died Tuesday (January 9, 2018) at his home in Newton.
Angel was born on October 2, 1927 in Freedom, Wisconsin, the son of Victoriano and Engracia Reza Juarez. As a child his family moved to the Strong City-Elmdale area until moving to Newton. Angel married Juanita Moralez on June 2, 1951 in Newton.
He retired in 1989 from the Santa Fe Railroad where he had been a crain operator. For many years Angel was known for his handyman around town. Through the years he played the drums along with Marshall Garcia and his band.
Survivors include his wife Juanita Juarez of the home; son Victorio (Elsa) Juarez of Newton; daughters Olga(David) Lawson of Wichita, Julie(Neil) Llamas and Eva(Sean) Robinson of Newton; sisters Edith Rodriguez of Newton and Rhoda Simental of Sacramento, Calif.; nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Angel is preceded in death by his parents; brother Ray Juarez; and sister Emily Palacioz.
The Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be at 7:00 P.M., Friday (January 12, 2018) with the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 A.M., Saturday (January 13, 2018), both at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Newton.
A memorial has been established with Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, contributions may be sent to Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, 120 E. Broadway, Newton KS, 67114.
Arrangements are by Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, Newton