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JUAN RENTERIA Obituary

Juan T. Renteria 1932 ~ 2010 Juan T. Renteria, 78 of Salt Lake City, died peacefully on November 23, 2010 at home with his family and friends by his sideHe was born April 8, 1932 in Kimberly, Nevada to Ermenejildo and Maria Renteria. He married Refugio Bernal, later divorced. He married Sarah "Jerry" Ruof. She died November 10, 2005 Juan worked for Kennecott Copper Mine for 35 years, where he started on the "track gang" until he retired as a locomotive engineer. He also spent many hours driving a yellow cab. His interests were watching the fights and baseball, especially the Rockies. Later in life our dad grew to be the biggest sofa Jazz fan in the valley, if the players only knew. He loved his dogs. He also enjoyed reading the newspaper, doing his crossword puzzles, and sipping his six daily cups of coffee. He so looked forward to Sunday when he was in the service of our Lord at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. A special thanks to Father Reyes, and the priests and parishioners for their love and support. Also to his medical assistant, Macey. He is survived by children, Jose Luis (Julie) Renteria, Teresa (Cory) Lyman, Mike (Juanita) Renteria, Al (Toni) Renteria, Georgia (Mike) Maloney, and Gloria (Saul) Castruita; brother, Louie (Darlene) Renteria, and sisters, Virginia Gonzales and Paula Perri; and grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and stepdaughter, Karen (Robert) Ruof Harland. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jerry; sons, John Manuel and Alfonso; grandchildren, Matt Lyman, Alejandro Renteria, and Ashley Renteria, stepsons, Tim and Carl Ruof and step granddaughter, Vanessa Irvine. A special thanks to his sons and daughters who cared for him at home until his last breath. Juan enjoyed life the most when his family was surrounding him. A funeral mass will be celebrated Monday at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 715 West 300 North. A vigil service will be held Sunday at 7:30 p.m. also at the church, where friends may call from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Committal, Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 4th Avenue and T Street. Funeral directors, Neil O'Donnell and Sons. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 715 West 300 North, SLC, UT 84116.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune on Nov. 26, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for JUAN RENTERIA

20 Entries

Teresa Lyman

April 9, 2021

Happy Birthday Pa. Miss you give my Matt a Big Hug.
We will be together someday.

Gloria Renteria Castruita

April 8, 2021

Happy Birthday Pa
Some of us went to the cemetery.
We sure miss you.
It's hard to believe it's been 10 yrs since you left us.
We had such great times.
I can't wait to be with you once again
Love you
Hug everyone for me
❤❤

JESSE & CANDIE VALLES

November 30, 2010

TO THE FAMILY OF MR RENTERIA WE ARE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSE A VERY SPECIAL FRIEND SORRY THAT WE DIDN'T FIND OUT TELL IT WAS TO LATE BUT OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL THE FAMILY AND HE KNOWS THAT WE WOULD HAVE BEEN THERE BUT HIS IN A BETTER PLACE JUST LIKE MY MOM AURORA AVILA HE AND HIS WIFE WERE ALWAYS THERE FOR HER GOD BLESS

Grace Godina-Dumas

November 30, 2010

Gloria, Al, and the rest of the Renteria family. I am very sorry for your loss, your father was a good man and a very good friend to my parents.I will keep you all in my prayers.

November 29, 2010

To All the Renteria family,

I am glad to have known Juan. Every time I would see him, he was always happy and made me and all my family laugh. I am sure he is in a good place right now. I pray for all of us.

Tito Dardon (from the Dardon family)

Lloyd Mondragon

November 29, 2010

To the Renteria family,
I am saddened to hear of the passing of Senor Renteria. He was a very good man. I am sure that Juan Jr. welcomed him home with open arms. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. My deepest condolences to all of you and your families.

Pete Aperges

November 29, 2010

To all the Renteria Family,

I offer our condolences and heartfelt sympathy at this time. May the love and peace of our Lord be with you always especially at this time of your loss.

Juan was a very good man. It was a pleasure to have known him. He was a good example for all of us to follow. He will be remembered.
God bless you all,
The Aperges family.

Brice Hamp

November 29, 2010

Pepe and Renteria family, we are very sorry for the loss of your father. May we send our love and if we can help please know we are here. Love..The Hamp Family.

Gonzales

November 29, 2010

Dear Renteria Family,

Our sincere sympathies on the passing of your dear father, Juan. May the perpetual light shine on him and may God bless you all at this time.

The Gonzales Family,
Margie (Terry Anderson) Barbara (John Mackay) Jim & Edna Gonzales & Gene Gonzales and our families.

Debbie Pasillas

November 28, 2010

Mike , and Family
Our sympathy and prayer are with you on the loss of your father.,
It will be hard for you Mike, know he in a better place . All your love for your dad will remain in your heart and remember you can always talk to him. Your dad will be flying with the angels with my Our mother. You can always call . Take care of yourself...

November 28, 2010

Tersa,Cory, Mandie and Renteria Family.
My love and prayers go out to all of you.
Remember all the goodtimes and love you all shared with each other.

Sandy Gilpin SLC, Utah

November 28, 2010

Al, Toni and the Renteria Family - Our deepest condolences to you and your family during your time of loss. May you know that you and your families are in our hearts and prayers at this time. Stef and Scott Coleman

November 27, 2010

You will always be in our hearts Grandpa Juan! We love and miss you!!

Love,
Brandon, Ashley, Kylee, Bubba,and Tatym Nelson

brandon nelson

November 27, 2010

Thank you for being the most amazing grandpa a grandson could ever ask for. I am deeply saddened by your passing, but know that you are no longer suffering. I hope you continue to watch out for me from your window in heaven. I love and miss you so much already. Love, Brandon

Anna Marie Renteria

November 27, 2010

My dear family,
I have many wonderful memories of our times together as a family. My favorite memory is of last June when we all gathered together at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church to celebrate Father's Day. I have always known your dad as my "Uncle Johnny". I want you all to know how supportive and loving he was in my religious vocation that began a few years ago. He told me the family would always be praying for me. I know Uncle Johnny will always be praying and watching over all the family. I will hold all of you in prayer, always.

Love to my family,

Anna Marie Renteria
(Sister Anna Marie)

November 26, 2010

Dear Pepe, Julie and Renteria family,

Our sympathy and prayers are with you on the loss of your father.

Sincerely,

Scott and Winnie Iverson

Carmen(Santa) and Hector Cintron

November 26, 2010

My first memories of your father and mother (Juan and Cuca) were in 1957 when I was 7 years of age and living in Bingham. I remember how kind, giving and loving they always were. The last time I saw your father was in late October at another best friends viewing. My husband and I had a precious time talking to your dad. We wish you God's peace, love and comfort at this time and always, and we know that your parents left you a wonderful and meaningful legacy to live up to.

Lennie Dennis

November 26, 2010

Teresa, Cory, Mandie and Renteria Family,
My deepest condolences to You and Family.How lucky your dad was to have had such a supporting family. You gave the kind of gift(of caring for him)that not all are blessed with in their times of need. Be proud you have learned and share such love and compassion.

William & Holly Gallegos

November 26, 2010

Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. He will be with all of you in your memories.

November 26, 2010

We will miss you Grandpa Juan.

Love,
Bryan, Adena, and Aden Jensen

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