Juanita P Rangel, peacefully passed from this life on Jan 9, 2025 at the young age of 72. Surrounded by her family and her loving husband of 50 years.

Although Juanita was hospitalized on December 21st, the two were still able to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary together. Born in Cerralvo, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Arnulfo Puentes and Maria Cruz Dimas Puentes, she was one of 12 children. Juanita was preceded in death by her parents and 5 siblings; her son Paul Steve Rangel, her grandchild Brian Xavier. Juanita, along with her family, moved to McFarland California, at a young age. She lived and worked in McFarland; until she met and married her ''love at first sight'', husband Louis C Rangel. After a beautiful wedding ceremony in Cerralvo Nuevo Leon in 1974; The two begin their life together in Clute, Tx. Their union brought forth their only child; a son, Paul Steve Rangel. She was employed for 40 yrs by Brazosport Memorial Hospital until she retired. Juanita was a long-standing member of St Jerome's in Clute, and had been a member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. She was a warm loving soul, who knew no stranger, she always greeted you with a smile, and a warm embrace. She made her daily phone calls to family members in California, Houston and locally to say hello and checking up that all was well. She always had something to say, she enjoyed visiting and chatting. She is survived by her husband Louis Rangel, 3 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. 4 brothers, 2 sisters and numerous nieces and nephews. As well as numerous lifelong friends she made along the way in her journey of life.

Final Arrangements by the Turner Family @ Lakewood Funeral Chapel are to be held on Friday, Feb 17th.
All services will be at St Jerome's Catholic Church, Clute TX.
Friday-Visitation at 9:00am, Rosary at 9:30am, Mass at 10: 00am. Burial immediately following service

Pallbearers will be Justin Rangel, Gabriel Rangel, Christian Guerra, Jamie Garza, Brandon Rangel, Jesse Morales III

Juanita will be laid to rest alongside her beloved son, Paul Steve at Restwood Memorial Park in Clute

Forever in our hearts, we miss you already

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