Juan Manuel Garza

Juan Manuel Garza Hernandez “Manolo” 62 passed away unexpectedly on November 22, 2025 at his home in Wapato, WA.

Juan was born on June 18, 1963, in General Bravo NL, MX. Son of Ignacio Lucero Garza and Ma De Jesus Garza Hernandez. Juan’s five siblings are Jose “Pepe”, Marcos, Hector, Maria Luisa “Licha” and Elsa.

Juan attended the Wapato school district until the 8th grade. At the age of 14 Juan began to work for Perrault Farms, where he was loved and treated like family. Juan would always tell the story of how he would ditch school bus on South Wapato Rd and walk to work. Juan loved his job and all the people he worked with.

Juan married the love of his life Margarita Garza in 1983, and together they shared 29 wonderful years until her passing in 2012. Juan would always say it was “love at first sight”. They had four children. Juan Manuel “Manolin” (Sophia), Jaimy Vianey (Pedro), Jose Ignacio (Bianca), Nataly (Rogelio). In total they have ten grandchildren, Kassidy, Manny, PJ, Kyhleey, JC, Shaila, Julian, Eli, Catalina and Cecilia… and one fur baby Bruno.

In 2017 he married Veronica Garza, and blended his family with her four children Nora, Luis, Giselle, Moncerrat and one grandchild Damian.

Juan was a devoted husband, father, brother and son. Juan enjoyed having his friends and family around especially for his Birthday bashes. Making sure everyone had good food, music and dancing all night long.

Juan was the life of the party, known for dancing on tables now he’ll be dancing in heaven!