Manuel Juarez Jr, was born in Harlingen, Texas on October 9th, 1952, to +Manuel T. Juarez and +Victoria S. Juarez. Manuel passed away on May 21st, 2024, surrounded by his wife Aurora Meza Juarez, his son, Caesar Meza Juarez, and his granddaughter, Maria Aurora Juarez. Manuel passed away during the Divine Mercy hour at 3:10 pm. He passed away at Dade City Rehabilitation Center, where he received the best care from the staff, the CNAs and nurses. Manuel wanted to thank the staff at DaVita Dialysis for their care and love, they were like family to us. Manuel worked for the City of Dade City for 18 years in various positions in the Public Works Department. Manuel and Aurora were married on April 10th, 1977 at St. Rita Catholic Church in Dade City, Florida and had just celebrated 47 years of marriage. Manuel and Aurora had 3 sons, +Jose L, Manuel and Caesar Juarez and have 3 granddaughters, Maria Aurora, Victoria Grace and Catarina Grace Juarez, and a grandson Emilio Ruiz. Manuel loved his granddaughters and Emilio with all his heart and up till his last hours, he wanted to let them know he loved them. Manuel has three sisters, Mary Ysasi (+Fred), Diana Juarez (Jose) and Julie Juarez Cruz (Jaime). He has 6 brothers, Jose (Carmen), Jerry (Rachel), Roy (Angie), Joel (Enedelia), Ricky (Diane) and +Jessie Juarez (Gloria). Manuel was loved by his family and Aurora's family. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Rita Catholic Church located at 14404 14th Street, Dade City, Fl. on Tuesday, May 28th at 5:30-6:30 pm and the Mass will be officiated by Fr. J. Carlos Rojas. A reception and dinner will be held at 37518 Lock Street, following the Funeral Mass and services. A Rosary Novena will begin on Wednesday, May 29th at 7pm at his home at 15050 Byron Street, Dade City, Florida. Funeral Mass St. Rita Catholic Church Tuesday, May 28, 2024 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM 14404 14th Street Dade City, FL 33523