Juan Eduardo Cepeda Frias

Juan Eduardo Cepeda Frias obituary, Roswell, NM

Juan Eduardo Cepeda Frias

Juan Cepeda Frias Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home and Crematory - Roswell on Nov. 15, 2025.

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Juan Eduardo Cepeda Frias, 66, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Please take a moment to share a kind thought or memory with Juan's family at www.andersonbethany.com.
Juan Eduardo Cepeda Frias was born on October 12, 1959, in Chihuahua Mexico to Diega Cepeda and Eustaquio Cepeda he then came to the United states with the rest of the family, he fathered 7 children whom he was so proud of and loved wholeheartedly. Juan followed in his hard-working father's footsteps and began working in the dairy industry at a very young age until he obtained his CDL which gave him the opportunity to drive over the road. This career became his passion! He was so proud of his accomplishments, often bragging about all the places he visited and shared his experiences with everyone he came across. Juan took pride in working on cars. He enjoyed his motorcycles, lowriders, and classic cars he owned throughout his life. He loved to cook, especially helping with traditional dishes during the holidays. Juan will be dearly missed by all who's lives he touched. Juan enjoyed spending time with family, traveling with his sister and loved animals.
Juan is proceeded in death by his paternal grandparents: Jesus Manuel Cepeda and Sofia Alatorre; maternal grandparents: Gregorio Frias and Juana Chavez; daughter, Melanie Jocelyne Cepeda; mother, Diega Cepeda; sister, Manuela Cepeda; and pets: Buddy and Lilly.
Those left to eternally treasure and cherish memories of Juan are his children and grandchildren; Sophia Villegas from Colorado, Gabriel Villegas from Midland Texas, Carol Lee Cepeda, Jetzenia Rubie Cepeda Molina, Juan Eduardo Cepeda and Hember Daniel Cepeda all from El Paso,Tx; father, Eustaquio Cepeda from Dexter NM; siblings: Rafael Capeda wife Teresa Cepeda, Martin Cepeda wife Sandra Cepeda, Rosa Rivero husband Andres Rivero, and Margie Esquibel husband Larry Esquibel; many nieces and nephews whom he enjoyed playing jokes on; and his many friends and coworkers who kept in touch with him.
Those blessed to be chosen as Honorary Pallbearers are Gabriel Lara, Lori Olivas, Xavier Rivera, Leanna Rivera, Carol Lee Cepeda, and Andres Rivero.
Those honored to be chosen as Pallbearers are Martin Cepeda, Larry Esquibel, Uriel Cepeda, Victor Lara, Martin Espinoza, and Gabriel Villegas.
We would like to extend our gratitude to Juan's first wife Rosalinda Olivas from Dexter. She remained in his life as his best friend and biggest support system through ups and downs.

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