John “Juan” Mireles, Sr. passed away at the age of 87on Friday, January 5, 2024 at Ascension Hospital in Franklin, Wisconsin. John was born July 4, 1936 in Crystal City, TX, the son of the late Marjil and Aurelia (Nee: Bocanegra) Mireles. He was united in marriage to Colecta Rodriguez on September 25, 1954, who preceded him in death on October 18, 2022. John was employed as a Machine Operator for 27 years at Printing Development, Inc. before retiring. In his spare time, if he wasn’t watching his favorite football team, The Dallas Cowboys, John loved cutting his grass and enjoyed relaxing in his backyard swinging while the sun hit his face. He was an avid boxing fan and enjoyed many leisure rides to the lake front to admire the beautiful view. He also enjoyed listening and dancing to Tejano music while telling loved ones stories of his past, but most of all he loved being in the company of his grandchildren and great grandchildren. John will be deeply missed by his six children, Graciela (Steve) Schott, Mary Mireles-Cruz, Adeline “Sheady” Gomez, Juanita “Jeannie” (Rickey) Roscizewski, Aurelia (Jim) Staven and Juan (Kristin) Mireles Jr., ten grandchildren, Nina, Jennacy, Amanda, Juan, Leticia, Santos, Brandon, Marjil, Isabella, and Alexis. He will also be missed by his eleven great grandchildren, Alina, Sienna, Aston Juan”AJ”, Sergio, Jacinda, Ryann, Paitynn, Santos Jr., Kaysen, Rhiannen and Keaton, as well as nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. John is preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife, brother Felix Mireles and sister Elisa Patena. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for John on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. in St. Sebastian’s Catholic Church (3126 95th St. Sturtevant, WI) . The family will welcome guests on Saturday, January 13, 2024 in St. Sebastian’s from 9:00 A.M. until the start of service. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery on Hwy 32 in Racine. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Sebastian’s Church or Our Harmony Club (P.O. Box 457, Sturtevant, WI 53177).
John “Juan” B Mireles, Sr.
Miss my Tio Juan he was such a great man he had so much love for his family condolences to my cousins love you all
Dad I miss you so much I don’t even know how to think how to walk how to talk please come back !! I called you and Mom every morning to say good morning and good night give me some kind of a sign what am I supposed to do now?? Who’s going to ride around with me Dad who’s going to listen to tejano music with me and do the grito you were just showing me how to do it, I was just getting the hang of it when you decided to go home to Mom. I love you my dear dear father my life well never be the same again. But I know that you’re with Mom now and you both are very happy to see each other again. I love you both with all my heart ❣️ and I will miss you forever and ever… Mary
My Tio Juan was one of a kind! He was so kind and considerate of everyone. He will be greatly missed by our entire family. He was the last one of his generation in our family. It was great to hear stories of the family as he remembered.. We love you Tio and will miss you dearly!❤️🙏🏼
That is a wonderful description of Tio. My prayers are with his children and grandchildren.
To all of you children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, my heart goes out to you. John was such a wonderful person and great neighbor for so many years. His smile and positive attitude was infectious. He is now with his longtime love, Colette and both are at peace. Remember all the great times and annual 4th of July birthday celebrations. Sending you lots of hugs and kisses. Keeping you all in my prayers. Love to all of you.
Sending my sincere condolences and prayers to you and family
To the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren of John, sending you all my sincere condolences. John was a wonderful person and always so happy. He is now with the love of his life, Collette and they are both smiling down on all of you. You will get through this difficult time by remembering all of the great times you had with him, especially his annual 4th of July birthday celebrations every year. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers and hugs and kisses to all.
My condolences to the Mireles familia. May he R.I.P. I would see him at St Sebastian masses. Seemed like a very nice Hombre. Reminded me of my ” Uncle Felix.”