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Juan Brana Obituary
April 9, 1959
February 6, 2016
On the evening of February 6th Juan passed away at 10:35 pm at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Reno Nevada as a result of cancer. He was 56 years old. Juan Braña was born in the town of Almandoz Navarra Spain on April 9, 1959. He was the 7th child of Estefania Inda and Manuel Braña. He came to America at the age of 18 to Rupert Idaho to be contracted by Jugararld sheep ranch as a sheepherder. In 1983 he met his future wife and married in '85. That same year, came to Reno Nevada to work for Helm's Construction as a labor worker and continued to work in construction until he retired with Q and D Construction. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed spending time in the mountains. He was an avid chucker hunter, competed in woodchopping as well as coached his daughter and other fellow chopper. He was a active member in the Reno Basque community. He enjoyed going to the Basque festivals, playing mus and dancing the jota. He enjoyed watching sports with the family such football (Dallas Cowboys), hand ball (peltoa) and UNR football games. He loved being a grandfather towards his grandson Ren (cho cho). He survived by his wife Eulalia, his two daughters Stephanie and Amaya and grandson Ren. Juan was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, brother-in-law, cousin, and friends to many. His generosity, compassion, strength, loyalty, dedication and his smile and laugh will be greatly missed but the memories and stories will remain. Funeral services will be held at Our Lady of the Snows at 11:00 am on Monday , February 15th at 1138 Wright Street in Reno.
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Jeanette Blanco
February 6, 2025
Juan always had a smile and a story to tell. I think of him often.
Jaime & Shelly Aranda
February 17, 2016
Juanito,was the happiest man I knew,he will be missed. May God give him peace to his soul.
Catrine & Michelle Errecart
February 14, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss. So sad and hard to believe.
Thanks for the wood after wood chopping Juan. I wish we could be there Monday but Mom just had a total hip replacement. You are in our prayers.
D hernan
February 13, 2016
Sorry for your loss, During this difficult time only God can give us the love and peace that we need. We hope that time can heal the pain
Pedro & Mercedes Eizaguirre
February 11, 2016
Dear Lala, Stephanie, Amaya and Cho Cho, we are so sorry for the passing of our dear Juan. He was a wonderful man full of Life and Happiness. We will miss him a lot. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Our love to you.
Guillermo and Jeanette Blanco
February 10, 2016
I am sure that he is in heaven dancing the jota, chopping wood, telling stories and making people laugh.. I wish we could be there on Monday however Guillermo has to have a medical procedure done and the appointment can't be changed. Please know that we are with you in spirit. All our love
Shirlie and Frank Farnum
February 10, 2016
So sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers and thoughts to your family.
fred and terrye palomarez
February 10, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls, Lala. We know Juan will be greatly missed. Our love to you all.
Jesus and Kathy Arriaga
February 10, 2016
We are so saddened to hear of Juan's passing. Our sympathy and love go to the family and friends of Juan. He was a dear friend of ours and a wonderful man. Rest in peace.
Greg Chacon
February 10, 2016
Thanks for all of the wonderful stories and smiles, You were a good man Juan.
Brad and Katy Gillespie
February 9, 2016
Juan was a great friend and coworker that could always make me laugh! His retirement was cut short by a illness that seems to common these days. I will miss him very much!!!
REST IN PEACE my friend I will see you again!
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