San Benito, TX -
Juan Gualberto Yanez, 63, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, June 21, 2016, in Sugarland, Texas. He was born on July 12, 1952 in Brownsville, Texas to Alberto and Angelita Yanez. Juan enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He worked for Wal-Mart for 18 years in the Electronics Dept. He also enjoyed fixing and restoring classic cars and riding his motorcycle.
Juan is preceded in death by his sister, Gloria Alvarez; and parents, Alberto & Angelita Yanez.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 41 years, Celeste N. Yanez; his children, Christopher Yanez (Gabriela) and Yvette Yanez; grandchildren, Angela Celeste Yanez, Natalia Isabella Yanez, Dante Gabriel Yanez, Alanah Rose Perez, and Giuliana Sophia Yanez; brothers and sisters, Jose Angel Yanez, Martina Allely, Corina Martinez, Rosa Zeh, and Albert Yanez; mother-in-law, Sabina Negrete; and numerous nephews and nieces.
Visitation will be held on Friday, June 24, 2016, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Los Fresnos with a prayer of the Holy Rosary at 7 p.m.
Funeral mass will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2016, at 11 a.m. at St. Cecilia Catholic Church with Fr. Pedro Briseno as celebrant. Interment will follow to Mont Meta Memorial Park Cemetery.
Honored to serve as pallbearers are family and friends.
Special thanks to Fr. Pedro Briseno of St. Cecilia Catholic Church and Juan's brothers and sisters for caring for him.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home 1002 E. Harrison Ave., Harlingen, TX 78550 (956)364-2444.