Juanita Tristan

Magana

Juanita Tristan Magana , 89, joined her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, December 14, 2018 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on May 23, 1929 in Harlingen, Texas. Juanita was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister-in-law & friend. She was a lifelong member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Herlinda & Diego Tristan; siblings, Antonio, Jose, Macario, Fernando, Inez, & Natividad Jimenez, and her son, Martin Magana.

Juanita is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 69 years, Juan B. Magana, and children, Manuela (Chuck) Doran, Juan (Maria), Sylvia, Pedro (Nina), Frank (Rosie), Graciela (Johnny) Medellin, Mario ( Celia), & Marta (Arturo) Rodriguez. She is also survived by her brother, Fidel Tristan Sr., & Berta Tristan, sister-in-law, and brother-in-law, Ramiro & Rosie Magana from Houston. Also mentioned are Paul Mercado, nephews & nieces from Lubbock, Texas , Rosa Dodd from California and Juan & Dora Magana from Austin and numerous nephews & nieces. She had 27 grandchildren, 52 great grandchildren, & 11 great great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Monday, December 17, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. with the prayer of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Trinity Funeral Chapel.

A funeral mass of Christian burial will be Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Queen of Peace Catholic Church.

Interment will follow to Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in La Feria.

Honored to serve as pallbearers will be Rolando Olivo. Jr., Mario Magana Jr., Juan Jose Jr., Arturo Rodriguez Jr., & David Rodriguez.

Honorary pallbearers will be Guadalupe Perez Jr., & Anthony Hernandez.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home 1002 East Harrison Avenue Harlingen, Texas 78550 (956)364-2444.