Juan Guillen

Juan Guillen obituary, Council Bluffs, IA

Juan Guillen

Juan Guillen Obituary

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Juan Guillen, age 26, passed away October 11, 2024. He was born February 18, 1998 to Mario Guillen and Cruz Ramos de Guillen in Scottsboro, AL. With a career as a skilled garage door technician in the local carpenter union 427, Juan's passion for his work was evident to all who saw him meticulously crafting and repairing doors. From his early days at Superior Door to his time with Advanced Door and Dock Systems, his dedication and skill shone through in every project he undertook. Beyond his work, Juan enjoyed nature, often spending his free time fishing, hiking, or enjoying a football game. His warm and inviting personality made him a friend to all, with his easy-going nature and charm instantly winning over those he met.

His passing leaves a void in the lives of his family, including his parents, Mario Guillen and Cruz Ramos de Guillen; sister, Andrea Guillen, his dear grandmother, Andrea Climaco, and his beloved pet and loyal companion, Oliver Guillen.

Visitation will be 5:00 - 6:00 pm on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 with the Rosary Recitation to begin at 6:00 p.m.

Funeral Mass will be on Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 at 10:00 am at Corpus Christi Parish - Queen of Apostles Church.


Juan Guillén, de 26 años, falleció el 11 de octubre de 2024. Nació el 18 de febrero de 1998 en Scottsboro, Alabama, hijo de Mario Guillén y Cruz Ramos de Guillén. Con una carrera como técnico especializado en puertas de garaje en el sindicato de carpinteros local 427, la pasión de Juan por su trabajo era evidente para todos los que lo veían elaborar y reparar puertas meticulosamente. Desde sus primeros días en Superior Door hasta su tiempo en Advanced Door y Dock Systems, su dedicación y habilidad brillaron en cada proyecto que emprendió. Más allá de su trabajo, Juan disfrutaba de la naturaleza, a menudo pasaba su tiempo libre pescando, haciendo senderismo o disfrutando de un partido de fútbol. Su personalidad cálida y acogedora lo convirtió en un amigo para todos, con su naturaleza tranquila y su encanto que conquistaba instantáneamente a aquellos que conocía.

Su fallecimiento deja un vacío en la vida de su familia, incluidos sus padres, Mario Guillén y Cruz Ramos de Guillén; su hermana, Andrea Guillén, su querida abuela, Andrea Clímaco, y su querida mascota y fiel compañero, Oliver Guillén.

La visitación será de 5:00 a 6:00 pm el martes 15 de octubre de 2024 con el rezo del Rosario que comenzará a las 6:00 p.m.

La misa fúnebre será el miércoles 16 de octubre de 2024 a las 10:00 a.m. en la Parroquia Corpus Christi - Iglesia Reina de los Apóstoles.

Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home & Crematory - Council Bluffs

1221 North 16th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501-0143

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