Dr. Juan R. LaCerda
Dr. Juan R. LaCerda
Obituary
Guest Book
Dr. Juan LaCerda Obituary
He studied medicine at the University of Havana and secured a permanent visa to travel to the States when offered a prestigious opportunity for a residency position at Mass General.
After the Cuban revolution in 1959 he decided not to return and moved to Cincinnati, Ohio to continue his medical training. This was where he met his future wife, Christine, also expatriated from her homeland in East Germany subsequent to WWII.
They moved to Zanesville, Ohio where Juan created the Surgical Medical Clinic. He served as the president of the Ohio Chapter of the American College of Surgeons in 1993. Practicing medicine was Juan's passion. He was ever grateful for his god given talent as a surgeon that enabled him to help people.
Juan was a family man and he and Christine have four children and six grandchildren. In the 1970's Juan's parents and sisters, Bilba and Maria Luisa, moved to the Miami area while other Cuban relatives returned to Spain.
Juan and Christine were patrons of the arts in Zanesville including the Art Museum and the Concert Association. They were long standing members of the St. James Episcopalian congregation. Juan was an avid skier, boater, golfer and vintner.
In 2010 they moved to Hilton Head Island, where they joined other Zanesvilians and lifelong friends.
Juan is survived by his wife Christine; daughter Erika; sons, Robert and Ken. He is predeceased by daughter Christina in 2018.
Cards to Christine may be sent to The Island Funeral Home, 4 Cardinal Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 to Christine LaCerda's attention.
A memorial service will be held on October 19, 2025, 3pm at the Bayshore, 421 Squire Pope Rd, Hilton Head Island. Islandfuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
4 Cardinal Road, Hilton Head, SC 29926
Make a Donation
in Dr. Juan LaCerda's name
How to support Dr. Juan's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Dr. Juan LaCerda's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
