Juanita Pineda Colunga

Juanita Pineda Colunga obituary, Sugar Land, TX

Juanita Pineda Colunga

Juanita Colunga Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 28, 2025.
Juanita "Janie" Pineda Colunga was born on August 25, 1929, in Dallas, Texas, to Clemente Pineda and Antonia Gomez. She passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025, surrounded by love and family.

Janie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Raul Guerra Colunga; her daughter, Freda Ann Chavez; and her great-great-grandson, Peace Hendrix Groves.

She is lovingly remembered by her children: Gloria (John) Derrington, Raul (Rosanne) Colunga, and Sandra (Daniel) Bruffy; ten grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandsons. She also leaves behind her cherished niece, Mary Donahue, and family.

Viewing and funeral services will be held at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home located at 6900 Lawndale St, Houston, TX 77023.

Viewing will be held on Friday, August 1, 2025. The immediate family is welcome from 4:00 PM-5:00 PM, with visitation open to friends and the community from 5:00 PM-8:00 PM.

Funeral services will take place on Saturday, August 2, from 9:00 AM-11:00 AM.

Janie's warmth, strength, and devotion to her family will be remembered and treasured always.

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