CONFIRMED: Raymond Juarez, Veteran, US Army, Vietnam (154-25) 26 Aug 25
615 Landa St
New Braunfels, TX 78130
USA
US ARMY VETERAN – VIETNAM WAR
The family of Mr. Raymond Juarez, a US Army Veteran, requests the presence and participation of the San Antonio Patriot Guard at the services, and the LEO supported procession, and graveside rendering of military honors of their loved one. We are honored to accept this invitation.
Raymond Juarez of New Braunfels passed away on August 18,2025 at Audie L. Murphy Memorial VA Hospital in San Antonio. Raymond Juarez was born in New Braunfels to Librado & Maria Juarez on April 18,1949. He graduated from Gotebo High School in Gotebo, OK & studied engineering at SWTSU. He married Mary Caballero on October 3,1992 in New Braunfels. He did engineering work for NBGS in the 1990’s, working on water parks around the world.
He was a veteran of the Vietnam War & served in the Army from 1969 to 1977. During that time, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, a Purple Heart, the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, the Good Conduct Medal, Clasp Bronze 3 Loops, Marksman (rifle), and a Bronze Star Medal. He was Post Commander of the VFW Post 7110 from 2010 to 2012, started the VFW Motorcycle Group & participated in the Patriot Guard. He loved his family, riding his motorcycle, talking to people, and was a big OU Sooners fan.
Raymond was preceded in death by his daughter Rachel Juarez, parents, brothers Librado Juarez, Jr. & Joe “Catfish” Juarez, niece Pamela Sampley, father in-law Roman Caballero, mother in-law Josefina Caballero, brother in-law Ramon Caballero, and close friend Jesse “Mohawk” Rodriguez.
Raymond is survived by his wife Mary Caballero Juarez, daughter Raven Juarez, son Raymond B. Juarez and wife Misty, daughter Roxanna Kennedy and husband Dean, sons Jason Juarez (Alissa), Andrew Juarez and wife Rosary, and David Juarez, sisters Emma Mendoza and husband Toby, Esther Pina and husband Lupe, brother Rudy Juarez and wife Annie, 16 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews, sisters in-law Jackie Juarez and Mary Caballero, brothers in-law David Caballero and wife Catherine and Victor Caballero.
WEATHER: Hi 95 / Lo 78, 0 % Chance of Rain, 83 % Humidity, Wind: 4 mph SE
REQUESTOR: Frances Bunde, Family SPOX
STAGING: 10:30 am, Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Zoeller Funeral Home
615 Landa Street
New Braunfels, Texas 78130
https://goo.gl/maps/gFs3R7KE69M2
BRIEFING: 10:45 am
SERVICE: 11:30 am
Zoeller Funeral Home
615 Landa Street
New Braunfels, Texas 78130
https://goo.gl/maps/gFs3R7KE69M2
KSU: 12:30 pm (Semper Gumby)
INTERMENT: 1:45 pm – Shelter #5 (Call to Verify)
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
1520 Harry Wurzbach Road
San Antonio, Texas 78209
https://goo.gl/maps/kQ68VALuUAptXpgS9
RC: Pete “Sea Dog” Johnson
pfjohn127@gmail.com
FC: Alice “Cake Lady” Wagener
hwagener@sbcglobal.net
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Iron horses if you can, cages are always welcome and appreciated and unless under special circumstances not allowed in processions. You do not have to have a motorcycle to participate in honoring our veterans.
2. Safety First: Please remember to properly hydrate (including the night before) before any outdoor activity and to dress appropriately. Do not hesitate to take a break at any time if you feel you need to get in the shade or get indoors and always ask for help at any time. Also please do not forget your sun screen.
3. Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and. NO TALKING, SMOKING, CHEWING OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS, OR CELL PHONE USE IN THE FLAG LINE!
***Safety Notice***
Before volunteering and/or attending any San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders missions we encourage you to review all safety information below. Included are some potential safety concerns to be aware of, however this does not include the full scope of all potential hazards. Anyone attending any San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders mission understands that they do so at their own risk. Neither the Patriot Guard Riders Organization nor its representatives are liable for any damages incurred on any PGR mission or event.
Funeral Processions/Escorts
EVERY RIDER IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for their own safety at all times while riding in a funeral procession.
At NO TIME are any riders authorized to block any intersection or otherwise block or impede traffic laws in any way. Only Law Enforcement officials are authorized to block and/or impeded the lawful flow of traffic.
If you choose to fly a Flag on your bike you are SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for ensuring it is secured and not a danger to any other rider or traffic.
Warm Regards,
Bob “Pizza Man” Johnson
Asst. State Captain
Deputy State Captain
San Antonio Patriot Guard
Dignity, Honor, Respect
Cell: 562-413-2223
“We can’t all be heroes. Some of us get to stand on the curb and clap as they go by.”
Will Rogers