BORN

1934

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

CLOSED-Buffington Funeral Home

424 St Peter Street

Gonzales, Texas

Juan Camarillo Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 1, 2013.

Juan Camarillo, 78, of Gonzales, Texas passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at DeTar-Navarro Hospital in Victoria, Texas.

Funeral Mass is under the direction of Buffington Funeral Home in Gonzales, Texas and will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, March 3, 2013 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gonzales, Texas with Father Paul Raaz officiating. Cremation Rites will follow. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 pm on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gonzales, Texas with Deacon Terry Brennan officiating.

Juan was born March 30, 1934 in Gonzales, Texas. He was the son of Ascencion and Herlinda Camarillo. He married Juanita Zertuche in Gonzales, Texas in 1957. Juan loved having BBQs and drinking his beer while listening to Norteno Music. He loved his children. Juan Married Ruth Ganoe in Gonzales, Texas in 1989. He was a "Jack of all Trades" who could take care of his garden and efficiently operate 18 different pieces of heavy equipment.

Juan is survived by Ruth, his loving wife of 26 years, four sons; Carlos A. Camarillo and his wife, Veronica Sue of Gonzales, Texas, Andres and his wife, Isabel of Kyle, Texas, Freddy Camarillo and his wife, Yvette of Freindswood, Texas, Juan C. Camarillo of Austin, Texas, six daughters; Linda Bazan and her husband, Gerald of Gonzales, Texas, Carmen A. Rivera and her husband, Ricky of Gonzales, Texas, Rosa E. Beltran and her husband, Eli of Georgetown, Texas, Rita D. Velasquez and her husband, Lupe of Austin, Texas, Dora Leticia Gomez of Gonzales, Texas, Mary Lou Jaramillo and her husband, Jesse of Richmond, Texas, twenty-six grandchildren, five great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ascencion and Herlinda Camarillo, his step-mother, Nicholas Camarillo, and his brother, Santos Camarillo.

To join the family in celebrating Juan's life, please log onto www.buffingtonfuneralhomegonzales.com

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April 20, 2013

Toni Miller

Linda, so sorry on the loss of your father Juan. My deepest sympathy to you and the family. Also, just heard of the passing of your father-in-law too. Will keep you & your family in my prayers. May God's peace be with you. Blessings of comfort, Mrs. Toni (Eredia) Miller San Antonio, TX

March 2, 2013

Becky Ayala

My deepest condolences on the loss of your loved one. My continued prayers are with your family.

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