Juan O.

Luna

Harlingen, TX -

On August 8, 2017, our beloved father, son, brother, uncle, husband, and owner of Action Video, Juan O. Luna, 71, went to be with our Lord. He touched and impacted the lives of many people through his kindness, giving heart, and generosity. A charismatic leader, he will be remembered as a man filled with love, compassion, sincerity, and selflessness.

He is preceded in death by his father Carlos Luna; his mother, Susana Ovalle Luna; and his step-mother, Guadalupe G. Luna.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Stella Luna; his sons, Johnny Luna and Joe Carlos Luna. He is also survived by his sister, Mary Villarreal; 2 nephews; 3 nieces; along with numerous great nephews, great nieces, great relatives, and great friends.

From humble beginnings in a small town of Santa Rosa, Texas to his final workplace in San Benito, he touched the lives of everyone he met along the way. He was well respected and loved by all who knew him. He served his community with great dignity and always brought a smile to everyone through his wonderful sense of humor. He will always be remembered for the generous donations to the children of his customers who have participated in local athletics, cheerleading, band, and other extracurricular activities including FFA, Teach the Children, MDA, and furnishing newspapers for classrooms via the Aim for Excellence Program.

Juan was a graduate from Harlingen High School and went on to receive an Associate's Degree from TSTI in Harlingen. He loyally served his country in the U.S. Army as a SP4 during the Vietnam War from 1966 to 1968 where he served in the 351st Heavy Artillery Division and was honorably discharged. While in Vietnam he received four medals of honor: National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and Marksman Medal (Rifle M-14 & M-16). Later, he worked for Western Merchandise, Hav-a-Tampa, and he had 32 years of experience in the movie rental business, including 25 years as owner of Action Video in San Benito, Texas.

Every morning, Juan would join his buddies at Whataburger for coffee and conversation, the majority of them being veterans like himself. He was a long-time fan of the Dallas Cowboys and Elvis Presley, even subscribing to XM Satellite Radio for the Elvis station. He also appeared in a local film (yet to be released) by Los Angeles based filmmaker Kahea Kiwaha featuring his video store.

Heaven has truly gained an angel and we have lost a truly great man. Juan will never be forgotten. It's not "Goodbye" but "See you later."

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 11, 2017, from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a prayer of the Holy Rosary at 7 p.m.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2017, at 11:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church. Interment will follow to Weaver Cemetery in Los Indios, Texas with full military honors under the auspices of the American Legion Post 205.

Honored to serve as pallbearers are Johnny Luna, Joe Carlos Luna, Tony de la Rosa, Anthony de la Rosa, David Ortega, and Joshua A. Martinez. Honorary pallbearers are the San Benito PD and Cameron County Constables Pct. 3.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home, 1002 E. Harrison Ave., Harlingen, TX 78550.