Gabriel O. Juarez, Jr., 75, went home to be with our Heavenly Lord and Savior on September 1, 2021 surrounded with his family at his bedside. “Gabe” as he was affectionately called by family and friends was born on August 15, 1946 to Gabriel Juarez, Sr. and Juanita Juarez in Harlingen, TX. He was their first born of 3 children: Gabe, Armando, and Viola. He graduated from Harlingen High School in 1965. Gabe graduated from Southwest Texas State University, where he met his beautiful wife Gloria Juarez.
He is survived by his wife Gloria Juarez and 2 sons Gabe III and Greg Juarez, his mother Juanita Juarez, and brother Armando Juarez of San Antonio, TX. He had 3 nephews , 2 nieces, and 2 great-nephews, and 2 great-nieces. Preceding him in death are his father Gabriel Juarez, Sr. and sister Viola Carrington.
Gabriel was a member of O.L.P.H. Catholic Church, attended Adoration, and was the facilitator for the Divine Mercy group. He was one of the leaders of the Divine Cenacle at the Oblate Grotto for 15 years. He was a member of Military Veterans for Christ and of Men in Christ at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church. He served on many ACTS, retreats and teams, and guided other parishes to set up their first ACTS retreats. He was a member of a local prayer group who met once a month and consisted of members from different parishes for 22 years
Gabe will forever be remembered for his sense of humor, generosity, and friendliness towards others. He was a man of family, great faith, and devotion to bringing individuals closer to our Lord, especially through the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. He will also be remembered for his passion of helping others through the insurance industry and for his love of the game of golf, where he built many long-lasting friendships.
Services are Monday, September 13, 2021 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help: 16075 N Evans Rd., Selma, TX 78154.
Viewing at OLPH - 11 a.m.
Rosary at OLPH - 11:30 a.m.
Mass at OLPH- 12 p.m.
Burial at 1:30 p.m. at Holy Cross Cemetery
17501 Nacogdoches Rd
San Antonio, TX 78266
