Juan “Johnny†I. Pineda, 84 a loving and caring husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and great grandfather entered enteral life on Monday, November 12th, 8 years to the date after his daughter Dahlia N. Pineda. Johnny was born to the late Roman Pineda, Sr. and Isidora G. Pineda.
A native and lifetime resident of Brownsville, he joined and served in the U.S. Navy at the age of 17 and was a veteran of the Korean War.
Upon his return he earned a GED with a certificate in auto mechanics. Johnny worked for Magobar later became Dresser Industries where he began as a night shift bull dozer operator as he worked his way up and ended his 39 year career as the Plant Superintendent.
On December 21, 1957 he married his 9th grade high school sweetheart Gracie Martinez Pineda.
Johnny was a master of all traits, mechanics, welder, plumbing, carpentry, and some electronics. There was not a task he could not do nor a relative or friend he would not help. Johnny had a strong love for all especially members of the family and extended family. He was extremely proud of his sons, daughters, grandsons, granddaughter, nephews and nieces.
Johnny is preceded in death by his daughter Dahlia, sisters, Andrea P. Fernandez, Catalina P. Shull, and Dora P. Blanchard, his brothers Gilbert, Roman Jr. and Javier Pineda sister in-laws Mildred and Ninfa Pineda, Olivia Martinez, Bertha Martinez and brother in laws Jose Fernandez, O. Lee Chandler, Louis Rousset, Albert Saucedo, Cipriano Martinez, and nieces Michelle P. Lopez and Beatriz Papas, nephews Bobby Blanchard and Noe Fernandez.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 60 years Gracie, sons Johnny I. (Estella) Oscar L. (Juanita) Pineda, daughter Irmalissa (Jaime) Vela sole grand daughter Jo-Iza Pineda grandsons Johnny Izaak, Daniel Ivan, Stephen Michael, Matthew David Pineda, Ethan James and Austin Luke Vela and great grandsons Joaquin, Santiago and Mateo Cavazos and his only surviving sibling sister Enedina (Nina) P. Chandler), along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitations will be held Thursday & Friday, November 15 & 16 from 1:00-9:00 p.m. t Sunset Memorial Funeral Home in Brownsville, Texas with military honors at 6:30 p.m. and the recitation Holy Rosary on Friday, November, 16, at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will held Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 12:00 noon at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church. Funeral services will conclude at the end of the mass.
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Deepest condolences to the entire family, may God comfort your hearts during this difficult time. Much love!
Mr. Pineda will be remembered as a fun life loving gentleman. Our deepest condolences to the Pineda family.
John and Sylvia Patriarca
My beloved Uncle Johnny who was always there for the family will be so deeply missed. My dad always said,”Johnny is my best friend!” My heart felt condolences to my Aunt Gracie and my cousins at this difficult time and the month ahead!
My prayers are with your family Oscar. May God give you resignation and peace.
I will always remember uncle Johnny as a loving man to everyone. When I was growing up we used to visit, mostly in the holidays, and I remember he was always in a good mood, and once or twice I learned a few lessons from him as the good and loviing person he was. When I took care of my dad in the nursing home, he used to come visit him often, and that used to make my dad as happy as it did me. I really enjoyed his visits and interesting conversations. Uncle Johnny will always be in my heart, and I will always pray for his soul,
the soul of a true and loving child of God.
Mr. Johnny I. Pineda(Doc Estella) & Family
I extend my deepest condolences to you and your family. I pray that God give you all comfort and peace during this time of grief.
Our deepest condolences to the Pineda Family…our thought & prayers are with you during this difficult time.May your Dad RIP…Tony, Bel Soto.
Charlie and i can’t even begin to express how your heart aches for you. We have such fond memories of uncle. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. Uncle Johnny brought so much joy to everyone and will be missed.
To the Pineda Family:
What a blessing for those who had your patriarch for the time you did, but as you knew, he loved Dahlia so much that he decided to join her on her 8th anniversary, knowing that his family would understand. He was there for you until the end, even at Lake Charles, for he always wanted to please and help everyone, especially Gracie.
He was so proud of his children and respected them for their love for him. It will be so difficult without that smiling face he always greeted you with but keeping the good memories about him will always have that smile present. Dahlia is again happy with her Daddy by her side.
My sincere condolences to Gracie, Johnny, Oscar and Irmaliza and his beloved grandchildren.
Judi (J. Rod) Rodriguez
My sincere condolences to
Our deepest condolences to the Pineda Family from your neighbors.
Johnny, a wonderful cousin and human being. Just knowing you were in the world, made it a better place. Your love for family, your smile, and your loving kindness will be forever missed. Gracie and family, we grieve with you.
Love, Lydia & Noe Garza, Adela McCorkle, Oscar & Maria Elena Flores, and Frances Garcia
Our sincere condolences to go out to the Pineda Family. May your family cherish the many memories of your father. With God’s help and support from family and friends, you will endure. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dearest Gracie and Piñeda family,
Celso and I send us our deepest sympathies to you and your family. May God give you the peace that you seek.
Dearest Gracie and Piñeda family,
Celso and I are deeply saddened by the loss that you and your family have encountered. Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family and may God give you the peace that you seek.
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