Juanita Menchaca

Juanita Menchaca, of Austin, formerly of Junction, passed away from this life at the age of 82, on March 13, 2016 at home after battling a long illness, which she courageously fought. She died peacefully in her sleep due to Alzheimer's disease.

Juanita was born March 3, 1934 in Junction, Texas to Abigail and Martha Espinosa. Her family was always her top priority and she supported her daughters in all their endeavors.

Juanita was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Herminia Espinosa and Gloria Espinosa; and brother, Joe Espinosa.

She is survived by her husband, Rojelio Menchaca; three daughters, Sylvia, Yvette, and Teresa Menchaca; and her grandchildren, Kristiana and James Menchaca. Those also left to honor her memory include her sisters, Rosie De Los Santos of Kerrville, Maria Menchaca of Austin, Toni Castillo of Plainview; and her brother, Monty Espinosa of Kerrville. Juanita will be missed by all of her nieces, grandnieces, nephews, grandnephews, other relatives, and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at St. Theresa's Catholic Church with Father Albert Enzeanya as Celebrant. Interment will follow at the Junction City Cemetery. Following services the family invites you to join them at St. Theresa's Catholic Church Hall for a reception celebrating Juanita's life.

Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at Kimble Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America or Alzheimer's Association.

"In life we loved you dearly. In death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you. You did not go alone, for part of us went with you the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories. Your love is still our guide. And though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again."

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