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Juan Vallejo Obituary
Juan Vallejo Jr. passed away January 24, 2008 surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 1, 1926 in El Paso, TX to Juan N. Sr. and Aurelia C. Vallejo, he was the eldest of eight children. Upon graduation from El Paso Technical High School, Mr. Vallejo enlisted and proudly served in the U.S. Navy and fought for his country during World War II. He was wounded during an air raid in Okinawa, Japan for which he was awarded the Purple Heart. He was honorably discharged, returned to El Paso, met and married his ever loving wife of 61 years Josefina Duarte Vallejo. Mr. Vallejo was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Roberto and Eduardo Vallejo, sister Josefina V. Estrada, daughter Yolanda V. Lugo and granddaughter Yvonne P. Lugo. Mr. Vallejo worked for the family owned business, Alameda Barber Shop for several years until the business closed. During this time, he also worked for the City of El Paso in various departments and retired after 20 years due to illness. He remained active by volunteering his time with the Tigua Fire Department and Y.I.S.D., mentoring students. He was a member of the Segura-McDonald VFW, Military Order of the Purple Heart, the Disabled American Veterans, and the Fraternal Order of the Elks Lodge. He is survived by wife Josefina D. Vallejo, children Juan Vallejo III (Carmen), Josie Scott (Bob), Henry Vallejo (Aide), Dr. Mario R. Vallejo, and son-in-law David Lugo; nine grandchildren Yvette Lugo, Sandra L. Quinonez (Carlos), Melissa Lugo, Vanessa V. Levario (Jorge), Desiree Vallejo, Johnny Vallejo, Jonathan, Holly, Henry Vallejo Jr., and Amanda Vallejo; three great-grandchildren Jorge Levario III, Michael Levario and Baby Quinonez, siblings Alfredo Vallejo, Ofelia Cuellar, Enriqueta Armendariz, Emma Vasquez and several nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers will be Mr. Vallejo's brother Alfredo, sons Juan III, Henry and Mario, son-in-law David, and grandson Henry Jr. Mr. Vallejo will always be remembered for his cheerful personality, his sense of humor, generosity, his many stories, and will to live. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 29, 2008 from 4-9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Vigil Service will be Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral Mass will be Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at 12:15 p.m. at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Interment will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. DIRECTED BY HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME www.hillcrestfuneralhome.org 1060 Carolina Drive 598-3332
Memories and Condolences
for Juan Vallejo
20 Entries
Henry Vallejo Sr.
February 25, 2008
Dad,
It has been a month since that Thursday morning we said Good Bye, not knowing that it would be our last. We greatly miss you. You showed us to be brave, determined, not to give up, and to find the positive while enjoying our daily lives. Your loving memories will live in our hearts. Thus, we will not say “Good Bye” but instead continue living our lives and look forward to be united with you again.
As it is stated in this poem:
"The Broken Chain"
We little knew that morning that
God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly.
In death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
You did not go alone;
For part of us went with you,
The day God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories,
Your love is still our guide;
And though we cannot see you,
You are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken
And nothing seems the same,
But as God call us one by one,
The chain will be linked again.
Unknown Author
Irene Esquero-Brandt
February 2, 2008
To my uncle Johnny. We will miss you deeply. Thank you for everything you've done for my family.
Jaime, Irene & Jaime Jr. Gomez
February 1, 2008
Mr. Vallejo we're so sorry that you are gone, we will miss you! Your positive attitude always inspired us and gave us strength. Our condolences to your family. Rest in peace!
Michelle Duarte Boyer
January 31, 2008
Dear Family, my thoughts and prayers go out to you all. I was deeply saddened to hear of my uncle's passing and send all my love.
Eddie Villalva & Family
January 30, 2008
Dear Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Receive our deepest sympathies. May the Lord’s love embrace and protect you all.
Norma Carrillo Ennis
January 30, 2008
To John Vallejo 111: I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father.Please know that you are in my prayers and may the angels surround you and your family at this time of sorrow.
Sid Almanza III
January 29, 2008
To the Vallejo Family,
Though words can never even begin to fill the void you must feel at this time; please know that you are all held in prayer to the only who can, may His light shine upon you all. God Bless.
My Sincere Conodolences
Rosemary Varela
January 29, 2008
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I will always remember your dad as a very kind man. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
pete mora
January 29, 2008
To the Vallejo Family;
I am very sorry to know about the passing of Mr. Vallejo. I know he was a great inspiration to all of you and I remember when we came from PECOS on the available weekends he made the trips back to EL PASO really positive.
Bertha Parra Vallejo
January 29, 2008
Your were not only my beloved father inlaw you were my best friend. I will miss my visits with you and our long talks, but I will never forget you. Now you can have those long talks with all the angels and saints up in heaven, until we meet again and have our special conversations I will miss you.
Elisa Vallejo
January 29, 2008
I will always remember you with the greatest respect and am happy that you are at peace and with family...rest now....
our grandpa
January 28, 2008
Amanda "MINKY" Vallejo
January 28, 2008
Grandpa,
I thank God for the years we were able to spend together. Because of you i have learned to never give up and that anything is possible if you try. You will always be one of the people that i look up to and i hope i get to be at least half the person you were. I love you very much and i will see you in my dreams.
DESIREE VALLEJO
January 28, 2008
grandpa i will miss you very very much. i'm very blessed you were around to watch me grown up. grandpa i hope you could see the collage i made from heaven. it was for your room at the nursing home but you didnt get a chance to see it. i love you so so much, say hi my nina(yoli)for me. RIP
TSgt M. Ramirez (Ret)
January 28, 2008
Thank you for giving me the opportunity as a child to make mistakes, have a home when troubled and a chance to listen to my stories of where ever I had been every chance I took to visit. You will be missed. Thought of often, never forgotten.
Mike Casey
January 28, 2008
Mr. Vallejo,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the USN fighting the Japanese in the Pacific during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Fair Winds And Following Seas
Daniel Vallejo
January 27, 2008
Our prayers are with you all.
Angie Gonzalez
January 27, 2008
My deepest sympathy. My prayers are with you and your family.
Hector Estrada
January 27, 2008
Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Hector and Jodie Estrada and family
Emma & Frank vasquez
January 27, 2008
BELOVED BROTHER YOU ARE GONE BUT NEVER
FORGOTTEN. GOD BLESS YOU. YOU WERE LIKE A SECOND FATHER TO ME
EMMA VALLEJO VASQUEZ
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