Juventino “Juve” Mirelez, 66 years of age, was called home on Sunday, July 17, 2022 at his residence after a sudden illness. He was born in El Garceno Ranch on June 1, 1956 to his parents, Gaudencio and Manuela O. Mirelez. Juve enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his kids and grandkids, loved the outdoors, barbecuing and cooking for his family. He was the jokester of the family, always joking around with his daughters-in-law. He liked spending his time watching his western movies, and listening to music. Juve always made a friend where ever he went, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother who will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his son, Jose David Mirelez; his parents, Gaudencio and Manuela Mirelez; his in-laws, Guillermo and Celia Clarke; brothers-in-law, Guillermo Clarke Jr. , Joe Clarke, Jesus “Mocho” Rodriguez, Felipe Centeno; sisters-in-law, San Juanita Clarke, Diana Benavides.
Juventino is survived by his wife of 46 years of marriage, Maria I. Mirelez of Freer, Texas; three sons, Ernesto (Melissa) Mireles and Kevin (Denise) Mirelez both of Freer, Texas; Alex (Taylor) Mirelez of Pleasanton, Texas; three daughters, Kazy (Robert) Martinez, Kimberly Mirelez (Felix Aguillon) both of Freer, Texas , Kayla Mirelez of Pleasanton, Texas; two brothers, Mario Mirelez (Dolly) and Francisco Mirelez; two sisters, Balbina Mirelez, Mary Mirelez and; two uncles, Enrique Orta and Rogelio Saenz; two aunts, Jesusa (Sabas) Ruiz and Elia (Emilio) Rodriguez; 18 grandchildren; several cousins, nieces and nephews.
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Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, July 22, 2022 at Garza Funeral Home in Freer, Texas with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. that evening. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Freer, Texas. Interment will follow at Clarksville Cemetery in Freer, Texas.
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Arrangements entrusted to Garza Funeral Home.
