Juan Serna Sr.

FUNERAL HOME

Legacy Funeral Home

4610 S. Jackson Road

Edinburg, Texas

Juan Serna Obituary

Name: Visitation for Juan Serna Sr.
Start: 2020-08-17T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2020-08-18T02:00:00.000Z
Location: Legacy Funeral Home

Pharr - Juan Serna Sr., 97, entered eternal rest Friday, August 7, 2020 at his residence. He was born and raised in Pharr, as he loved to tell anyone he met. Our Dad was a proud veteran, serving in the U.S. Army from 1943-1946 during WWII. After his discharge, he returned home to marry his love, Olivia Ramos on July 28th, 1946. He then continued his service to the country he loved in the Army National Guard for 25 years. He was employed for 30 years for the Texas Highway Department and Transportation and retired in 1984. After retirement, Dad spent his mornings delivering his famous breakfast tacos to his children and their coworkers employed across the PSJA school district. His days were spent being the grandkids' personal taxi service, and he enjoyed every minute of it. Dad loved to cook, and we all looked forward to the first cold front blowing in for his amazing chili. His other pastimes included working his yard, growing his hibiscus and roses and of course, his scratch offs. Dad was the friendliest, and always enjoyed striking up a conversation with anyone and sharing stories of his Army days or of his family's accomplishments of which he was so proud. He loved to dance, and loved a party, especially when he was the guest of honor. He will be greatly missed and will always be remembered as a loving, caring husband, father, and a grandpa who adored his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dad was preceded in death by his parents, Ramon and Refugia Serna, his eldest son, Juan Serna, Jr. (Diana), and seven of his eight siblings.

He is survived by his loving wife of 74 years, Olivia Serna, five daughters, Hilda (Guadalupe) Hernandez of Bay City, Michigan, Laly (Victor) Hernandez of San Juan, Sylvia Dimas of McAllen, Melinda (Richard) Villarreal of Pharr, Gloria (Mike) Fleming of Chandler, Arizona, one son, Jaime Serna of Pharr, 17 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and a sister, Raquel Flores of Mount Prospect, Illinois.

Visitation will be from 5-9 p.m., with a 7 p.m. remembrance service, today, Monday, August 17 at Legacy Chapels in Edinburg. Interment will be at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at Palm Valley Memorial Gardens in Pharr. If you are not able to attend, please visit live webcasting online at www.legacychapelsrgv.com

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Published by The Monitor on Aug. 17, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Juan Serna

6 Entries

Gabriel Avendaño & Family

August 20, 2020

Our most sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of primo Juan. He was an extraordinary man with a deep love for his family , his country and God.. He will never be forgotten for his smile was one of a kind. He lived life to it's fullest and left behind a beautiful family that God will surely comfort knowing he's in a better place. Hugs to each and everyone! Love you all!!

Robert and Mary Hernandez

August 17, 2020

Our remembrance of Mr. Serna was his most sincere hug he'd give the moment he'd see us. A sweet, sweet man that we will always remember. May he rest in peace where he called home.

Department Commander David M. Silva. Catholic War Veterans

August 17, 2020

My deepest condolences to the Serna families.
I met Mr. Serna Sr. in the Army National Guard during the 70's,
He was a member with the Headquarters Company, during that time.
His kindness would inspired all guardsman throughout the battalion, to me not only his kindness inspired me, but his knowledge, friendship, and ability to mentor most of the new incoming troops, and Mr Serna's caring for the troops was his #1 priority, he would always open the mess hall when troops would arrive late after training at night, he would always managed to have drinks and food for those soldiers.
Comrade Serna has gone to serve our Lord in the Havens, but his memories are still with us. Till we meet again, my "Brother-in Arms". Rest in Peace.

Dori Contreras

August 17, 2020

Mr. Serna was a wonderful man and a great friend of my father, Pantaleon Contreras. They worked together at the "Texas Highway Department," as it was called in those years. At Dad's funeral in 2005, Mr. Serna was the first to arrive during the visitation hours. As he walked up the aisle to greet me he said, "your father was very proud of you!" He also attended my mom's funeral who died a short four months later. He remarked that she was a "beautiful lady." I remember Dad being very fond of Mr. Serna and valued their friendship very much. May peace be with his beautiful wife of 74 years (amazing!) and his entire family.

Estela Villarreal Martinez

August 17, 2020

Our sincerest condolences to the Serna family. Mr. Serna was a beautiful soul. He always had a smile & greeted you with so much love. He will be missed dearly.✝

JOSE W HANDY

August 17, 2020

MY CONDOLENCES TO THE SERNA FAMILY. YOUR FATHER AND I WERE COOKS WHEN WE WERE IN THE NATIONAL GUARD MANY YEARS AGO BUT WE DEVELOPED A FRIENDSHIP THAT LASTED MANY YEARS. REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU IN THIS TIME OF SORROW.

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