YOAKUM — Juana Perez Alvarado, 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, November 28, 2025. She was born on March 26, 1936, in Mexico to Jesus and Maria Cruz Rodriguez Perez.
Juana devoted her life to her family and faith. A homemaker by heart, she also worked in the fields of California, contributing her strength and dedication to agricultural work. As one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, she found joy in sharing the good news of God’s Kingdom with everyone she met. Her deep knowledge of the Bible and ability to find scripture with ease were gifts she shared generously.
Hospitality was her hallmark. No matter the hour, Juana welcomed visitors with warmth and a meal, often serving her famous tamales. She delighted in cooking for others but also enjoyed dining out with family and friends. Even during her time in the nursing home, she greeted her children with a smile and the familiar question: “Did you bring me a taco?” She loved westerns and horse movies, but above all, she cherished her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
Survivors
• Daughters: Josie Flowers (Troy), Rosa Rosales (Abel), Juanita Gonzales (Nestor), and Raquel Munoz (Juan)
• Sons: Dionicio Garza (Sarah), Jesse Garza (Linda), Robert Alvarado, Oscar Alvarado (Arrica), Moses Alvarado, and Emilio Munoz
• Sisters: Antonia Valdez and Crus Perez
• Numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren
Preceded in Death
Her parents; husband, Roberto Alvarado; sisters, Placida Herrera, Francisca Rodriguez, Maria Arriaga, and Trinidad Guerra; brothers, Manuel Perez, Jesus Perez, Juan Perez, Guadalupe Perez, Alvaro Perez, Leon Perez, and Ramon Perez.
Service
A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home with Pastor Graciano Vargas officiating.
Family’s Gratitude
The family extends heartfelt thanks to the compassionate nurses and aides at Paradigm at Steven’s, as well as the caregivers from Crown Hospice, for keeping Juana comfortable. Special appreciation is given to Nestor, Juanita, Adriana, and Joshua Gonzales for lovingly caring for her at home for many years, and to Abel and Rosa Rosales for their devotion until skilled care was needed.
Juana Perez Alvarado – March 26, 1936 to November 28, 2025 (89)
