Our hearts are broken beyond repair, Rogelio departed on January 23, 2014, from this earth to be with our Heavenly Father. Rogelio fought a courageous fight with cancer, but God decided he needed another great Angel and called his name to join his brother, Jose Manuel (Mane) in Heaven.

Rogelio was born on January 10, 1960 in Moroleon, Guanajuato, Mexico, to Saul and Guadalupe Juarez. He spent his childhood in Mexico being raised by his sister, Lupe, whom he considers a second mom. He immigrated to Oxnard, CA at the age of 15. Rogelio graduated from Channel Islands High School in 1979, and then attended Oxnard College where he ran cross country. He attended Cal Lutheran University and earned a BA in Spanish. Education was important to him, so he returned to school and obtained a Masters Degree in Spanish from UCSB.

Rogelio taught Spanish at Santa Clara High School for 11 years. At Santa Clara he coached cross country and the boys soccer team. He joined the Oxnard Union High School District as a Spanish teacher and boys soccer coach at Hueneme High School for four years. His goal was to be a teacher at his alma mater, Channel Islands High School. He was a Spanish teacher at CIHS for the past 12 years. Rogelio was the Boys Soccer Head Coach at CIHS and believed in helping his players develop their physical skills but more important their life skills. He was very proud of all his students and players.

Rogelio was known for his great smile and good sense of humor. He enjoyed having carne asada with family, watching Chivas play and listening to his brother Javier sing Mexican songs. He raised pigeons and was a member of the Ventura Pigeon Club. He always had positive things to say to everyone he met. Rogelio Silvestre leaves behind many loving memories to his parents, Saul and Lupe Juarez and his siblings, Herminio (Hilda), Ma. Guadalupe Garcia, Jose Luis (Guadalupe), Lilia Balcazar (Emilio), Roberto (Maria), sister-in-law Estela, and his favorite and dear younger brother, Javier (Lety).

He was dear to his mother-in-law, Maria De Los Angeles Campos, and brothers and sisters-in law, Jose Luis Campos (Landy), Maria del Carmen Diaz, Maria Estela Sanchez (Manuel), Pascual Campos (Conchita), Eliseo Campos (Ana), Maria Davies (Brian) and his dear Lety Campos.

He was known as Tio/Nino Silvestre to many nieces and nephews from the Juarez family. He was a special Tio/Nino to Alejandrita, Andrea, Javiercito, Beto, Saul, Oscar, Eric, Camilo, Ana Lilia, Jorge, Paulina, Lupita, Jr., Crystal, Javier, Benito, Monica, Andres, Danny, Luisito, Alex, Ricardo, Cesar, Gerardo, Gloria, Laura, Yolanda, Jr, Lorena and Chuche.

To the Campos family he was known as Tio/Nino Rogelio. His nieces/nephews/godchildren Tony, Fabi, Andriana, Liz, Ventura, Juan Carlos, Jessica, Jessie, Noe, Zazil, Tanya, Julie Lucrecia, Lucy, Marisol, Ana Ynez, Alonzo, Nena, Jando, Andres and Xavier will miss his jokes and good advice and unconditional support.

He was also Nino to Gustavo, Celeste, Victor, Clarissa, Elizabeth, Santiago and Rosie.

Rogelio was known for his caring nature and always having a positive attitude. He lived his life with simple but important principles. He taught his boys to be honest, work hard, perseverance, respect for other, offer always a helping hand, keep your faith and have fun.

His three sons, Rogelio Antonio, Sergio Esteban and Joel Angel are the love of his life. He was so proud of them and love them beyond believe. Everything that Rogelio did was always for his boys. They were the center of his heart, his pride and joy. Every time he called their name his smile became bigger and his eyes were brighter.

His boys learned the meaning of courage and what it means to be a warrior from him.

Rogelio you are the love of my life, my rock. You always provided me unconditional love and support. Your name is engraved in my heart. I know that God loves me because he blessed me when I became your wife. You made my life fabulous and taught to be patient and to have fun

.Until we meet again, I will take care of our boys just like I promised. I know you are flying high like your pigeons. We have a great Guardian Angel, named Rogelio.

May God Bless you! We love you.

El amor de mi vida.

Tu esposa, que te adora por siempre.

Lucrecia Campos-Juarez

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, January 30, 2014 at the Garcia Mortuary Chapel 629 South "A" Street in Downtown Oxnard, followed by a Celebration of Life Ceremony to begin at 6:30p.m. at the Performing Arts & Convention Center 800 Hobson Way in Oxnard. Doors will open at 5 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, January 31, 2014 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church 500 North Juanita Road in Oxnard. Committal and Interment to follow at Santa Clara Cemetery 2370 North H Street in Oxnard.

For map and directions to ceremony location, and to sign the family's on line guest book, share stories, post pictures please visit www.garciamortuaryoxnard.com and click on Rogelio's name located below "Obituaries". Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Garcia Mortuary, 629 South A Street, Oxnard. For further information, please call (805) 486-9148.

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Published by Ventura County Star from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Rogelio Juarez

46 Entries

Ruben Guerrero

February 7, 2014

Rogelio (El Blanca)le deciamos de carino fue un gran amigo y por siempre estara en nuestros corazones.
Ruben y Martha Guerrero

Yvette Anderson

February 1, 2014

I met Rogelio when he and I were hired to teach at Santa Clara - he always had a smile and made one's day brighter. Eleven years later, after I had moved away and then returned, I was interviewed by Lucrecia for my current job. I was pleased to learn that Rogelio was still teaching. Fortunate are those students who have been taught/coached by Rogelio. My prayers go out to his family.

Jorge and Gloria Garcia

January 31, 2014

To the family of Rogelio Juarez
our prayers and thoughts are with the entire family May God Bless each and everyone of yous. He will always be remembered in our minds as the Pigeon Flyer as we often would call him. May you rest in peace Rogelio we will never forget you

Veronica VELAZCO

January 31, 2014

My prayers and thoughts are with his family. He was my spanish teacher at SCHS and one of my favorites.

Sheila Kane

January 31, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Dale & Lupe Dean

January 31, 2014

To the Juarez and Campos Families. Thank you for sharing Rogelio with us. He has inspired so many and will continue to do so with his memorial. May our prayers give you comfort during this sad time. You all have his inspiration. Your love contributed to his character and impact on others. May we all multiply his impact.

Mike Grabowski

January 31, 2014

I had the pleasure of having Senor Juarez as my spanish teacher at SCHS. He was very kind and understanding. I remember that he always had a smile on his face. Our thoughts an prayers go out to his entire family.

Deanna Rodriguez

January 31, 2014

Lucrecia and family; He is not gone forever, but with you Forever! May you find comfort in your memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

rita allison

January 30, 2014

Mr Juarez was a great man god need him more always smiling and willing to help u solo sorry for your lost ! Friends always the Allison !

Sister Patrice McGee

January 30, 2014

Dear Lucrecia and boys,
My sympathy and prayers are with you as you mourn for your beloved husband and father. I taught with Rogelio at Santa Clara High School for many years. His kindness and respect for colleagues and students was admirable. Rogelio was always willing to help in retreat work with students. He had genuine concern for all. I was happy to be his friend. Love and prayers, Sister Patrice McGee, C.S.C.

Lily Otani

January 30, 2014

Rest in peace my friend!

Regina Orosco

January 30, 2014

May the loving Lord surround your family at this time. I remember Sr. Juarez very fondly when he taught at SCHS. He was also so funny in class. He will be missed. Prayers to your family.

Ilse Solano

January 30, 2014

I couldn't believe that this had happened to Mr. Juarez he was always such a happy person. I had him my junior year at CIHS 2011-12 he was always making jokes, making the whole class laugh, his class was always fun to be in. Two of my cousins had him too when they went to CI and they loved him. He told us in class that he would go to a restaurant every weekend when he was younger and turns out it was my uncle's place. I will always remember him with a smile on his face. RIP Juarez.

Rosa Mendez

January 30, 2014

My deepest condolences to the Juarez and Campos family. There are never right words to say, so I will have Lucrecia and the boys in my prayers.

Jeannene Roberts

January 30, 2014

Oh, Lucrecia - I'm so sorry to hear about Rogelio's passing! What a lovely tribute you have written from your heart - please know that you are in my prayers.

January 30, 2014

With heart felt condolences, my prayers are with you and your family. Rest in Peace Rogelio. Marie Gomez/OHS

Dora Saenz-Belden

January 30, 2014

Lucrecia, words are not enough to say sorry. However, I am with all my heart my friend. I hope that you will find comfort with family, friends and all your wonderful memories.

January 30, 2014

Our heartfelt sympathy,

Larry Anderson & Karen Parker Anderson

January 30, 2014

Our heartfelt sympathy,

Larry Anderson & Karen Parker Anderson

Laura Fernandez

January 30, 2014

Mi mas sentido pesame para toda la Family Juarez Dios les de la fuerza para superar esta perdida tan grande de este hombre de ejemplo como fue Rogelio. Para su esposa, sus hijos y en especial a sus padres que Dios los ayude. QUE DESCANSE EN PAZ DIOS LO TENGA N SU SANTA GLORIA.Un Angel mas n la casa de Dios.

Drew Levy

January 30, 2014

About a week before the start of soccer season during my junior year at Santa Clara High School in the winter of 1991-92, my teammates and I learned that our coach would not be returning. We feared that our season would be canceled and we were very much desperate for a coach.

After Spanish class, I approached Senor, explained to him the situation, and asked, really pleaded, for him to coach us. I remember his surprise. I remember him saying something about not being qualified. I imagine I told him something like, "It's okay, Senor, we're good, we know what we're doing, we don't need you to teach us to play soccer, we just need you to be with us."

He said, yes. Thank God, he said yes. I say that for us, his my friends and I, his players: because more than twenty years down the line those seasons, that time together, those wins and losses, and laughs, still matter. And I say it for him. In the deep sadness of this news, what joy it has brought me to learn that Senor remained a soccer coach: a dedicated and successful and caring coach. How had no idea of the possibility when I approached his desk after Spanish class to ask of him an enormous favor. He probably couldn't imagine it either. How blessed we were in that he, he and I, together.

As a 16 year old kid, I also had no idea what I was really asking Senor do, when I begged him to be our coach. All these years later, as a high long-time high school teacher and varsity soccer coach, I know all too well what it was I asked of him, what it was he gave to us. He gave of himself, of his heart, of his time. He gave his energy and devotion. He took time away from his family and his other interests and his teaching. And he coached us, he inspired us, he guided us. He laughed with us and made us laugh. He celebrated and he consoled.

I'm often told by my players and by parents that I am good coach, a different coach, a coach that isn't consumed by competition. Although I didn't know it at the time, I learned to coach from Senor Juarez. I learned to coach like him. i learned to care for and value my players first and foremost as people: young people, both strong and fragile, finding their places not just on a team or on the field, but in this world and in their lives.

I will remember always your smile, Senor.

And I will be in debt forever for all you gave to me. My gratitude for your gifts, for your sacrifices, for your example is immense ... I try to pay it back, as you would want and expect me to, by caring for my students and players in the way that you taught me.

God bless you, good man. Y gracias, siempre gracias.

Isabel Dominguez-Gomez

January 30, 2014

Lucrecia and Boys!
My sincerest condolences! I had Sr. Juarez as a Spanish teacher at SCHS and loved running into him at church and CDCR's Christmas parties. He was a GREAT teacher in and out of the classroom. I hope I made him proud by continuing my education and I will strive to be a great person and parent just like him!

Heather Shaner

January 30, 2014

R.I.P.

Christina Perez

January 30, 2014

My heart goes out to you and your family Lucrecia. May you keep strong during these trying times.

Jennifer Herrera

January 30, 2014

Mr. Juarez was one of my favorite teachers @ SCHS. He made Spanish fun with his songs and dancing around.

Ruth Razo Friddle

January 29, 2014

Whenever I walked into the teachers' cafeteria I could count on Rogelio to greet me with, "Razo! Como va la revolucion?" At first, I had no idea what he was talking about until he educated me in Chicano history about Luis Valdez's play, "Soldado Razo." I teach Mexican/Chicano literature, and this year I will teach this play in his honor. I am blessed to have known and worked alongside Rogelio. He was an kind, gregarious, and generous person. We are truly bereft to have lost such an amazing individual. My prayers and sincere condolences go out to his many friends and family. Descansa en Paz, Rogelio. Que viva la revolucion!

Roger Herrera

January 29, 2014

My most deep and sincere condolences goes out to Rogelio's entire family, friends, and all those who knew him. It is with great sadness to hear the passing of such a great man! May you all feel the Lord comforting you at this time and hold onto the promise that one day you will see him again...

Chava Gonzalez jr.

January 29, 2014

Mi sincere condolences and prayers go out to the Juarez family. God bless. Rest in heavenly peace Rogelio Juarez.

Bernadette & Roy Glenn

January 29, 2014

Lucrecia my condolences for you and the boys.My heart is broken to know that Rogelio had fought so hard but our Lord wanted his son home.My prayers for you all
Bernadette and Roy Glenn

Rigo Fino

January 29, 2014

My deepest condolences to the Juarez and Campos families in the passing of a very special friend Rogelio Silvestre Juarez. He was like my big brother when I was growing up. I met Rogelio about 1978 or so at Channel Islands HS. Rogelio was always happy, smiling, friendly to everyone he met, and very funny, but was also very caring to those who needed help. He loved teaching and getting a great education and he accomplished both. Rogelio used to make all his friends laugh with his good sense of humor, lots of jokes and funny faces. I remember Rogelio used to love to sing Mexican songs when he was with his friends and many of us used to laugh because he was funny. I used run with Rogelio and he encouraged me to go out for cross country at C.I.H.S., so I did and I made the team. Rogelio will never be replaced but his memories will be with us forever. R.I.P Dear Friend.

Corina Garcia

January 29, 2014

My sensere condolences to you and your family Lucrecia. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sergio, stay strong your dad was a great man and will be watching over you and your family, always.

Isabel Campos

January 29, 2014

My condolences to you and your boys. Mr. Juarez was my Spanish teacher at SCHS. He was a great role model.

Sara Lemos

January 29, 2014

Lucresia

Our condolences to you and the boys, very honored to have known such a wonderful person like your husband, great coach to our son Larry Daniel and he will be missed, Prayers for you all

The Lemos Family...
Larry, Sara and Larry Daniel.

Yazmin Solis

January 29, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May God bless you always.

Cristina Magdaleno

January 29, 2014

My sincerest condolences to the entire Juarez family , I had the pleasure of knowing Mr.Juarez (Mr. RJ) as I called him ! He was my Spanish teacher for 2 years @ Hueneme high & I also had the opportunity to be team manager for the boys soccer team with him , he was a great teacher , coach ! He showed genuine concern and care for his students ! He will be missed dearly !

Gonzalo Paz

January 29, 2014

Lucrecia, my deepest condolences, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family, may GOD be with you always.

Guadalupe Nunez

January 29, 2014

He was such a great person, he always brought happiness to everyone around him. He truly cared for all his students and went out of his way to make sure everyone was doing well. He was an amazing person who would always think positive no matter how bad the situation was. He would give everyone the courage to keep striving for the best and would encourage everyone to never give up. He really showed his students what was important in life. I will always be greatful for all the things he did. I graduated CIHS in 2010.

monica aguina

January 29, 2014

El mejor de los maestros que emos tenido y deja un gran basio y dios se yeva un gran angel..siempre el mejor choach ..all waus loved never forgont ..r.i.p coach juarez ..and fro his family im sorry fro your lost his was the best man i knew ..

January 29, 2014

So very sorry to hear!!!! Mr. Juarez will never be forgotten! He was our Spanish teacher at SCHS and what amazing memories we have of him.
Your family is in our prayers!!
John & Anie Rodriguez

Hilda Garcia-Lopez

January 29, 2014

Lucrecia,
So sorry for your loss. I wish you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Raquel de la Torre Shicora

January 29, 2014

My sincerest condolences to you and your family. He was my Spanish teacher at SCHS and I have wonderful memories of those classes. My prayers go out to all of you.

Lizi Alvarez

January 29, 2014

My heart is saddend to know the world lost a great man, my prayers are with his family. May he rest in peace, my condolences to all his loved ones.

David Magallanes

January 29, 2014

My sincere condolences to the family of Rogelio on his passing. I was truly sadden by the news that Rogelio had passed away before his time. I met Rogelio while taking classes at Oxnard College and from that time on we became good friends. Rogelio was just out of high school at the time but already knew what he wanted to do after college. Although, I hadn't seen Rogelio since our college days. I always hoped that he would one day fulfill his dreams of becoming a teacher. I guess he did that and much more. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of his family members during this most painful and difficult time. I just hope all the fond memories he left behind will ease the pain. May Rogelio now rest in peace with our Heavenly Father as he was truly an honorable and respected person by all thoughts that got to know him. May God Bless all of his family.

Deacon Henry Barajas

January 29, 2014

Quienes tuvimos el privilegio de conocerte supimos que fuiste una persona muy especial. Siempre estabas dispuesto a ayudar a los demás y nos dejaste muchas lecciones buenas. Que Descanses en paz Mr. Juarez! Gracias por ser un gran maestro y amigo!

January 29, 2014

Lucrecia,

My deepest condolences and heartfelt prayers go out to you & your boys. May God Bless you & your entire family during this difficult time. Rest In Peace Rogelio.

Mr. & Mrs. Juan De Haro
Liz Ramirez De Haro

Tony Lopez (Turtles Dad)

January 29, 2014

Rogelio was a good man.. He was the kind of person we all need to role model our children and ourselves to be... The support and encouragement he gave to Roger and his other two boys was great.. Thank you for giving some of that to my son Turtle... My prayers for your family Rogelio are in my heart.. PHS Tritons

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