Juan Gaona

Juan Gaona, 73, passed away on February 11,2023 in Lubbock, Texas.

Juan was born in Ralls, Texas to Elias and Guadalupe Gaona on October 26,1949.  He graduated from Roosevelt High School, Class of 1969 .

He married LeAnn Gaona on January 22, 2019 in Lubbock. They shared 34 years together. Juan worked and retired from Southwestern Public Service (Excel Energy) after 38 years. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force.

He enjoyed fishing and his family. He will be remembered for his BIG personality and always having a firm opinion.

He is survived by his wife, LeAnn, daughter, Stacy Acevedo (Alfonso), son, Justin Gaona (Jenny), grandchildren, Aaron Acevedo, Dustyn Acevedo, Emilee Acevedo, Jackson Gaona, and Jillian Gaona, great grandchildren Aaniya, Myles, and Amari.

He is preceded in death by his father Elias Gaona Jr, his mother Guadalupe Gaona, and his brother Elias Gaona III.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 1:00 Guajardo Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Resthaven (Southland Cemetery)

Visitation will be “come and go” Wednesday, February 15, 2023 3:00-9:00pm Rosary 7:00pm

Memorial donations may be given to the Kidney Foundation