Juanita G. "Janie" Silguero

Juanita G. "Janie" Silguero was born on March 27, 1932 in Harlingen, Texas and passed away on December 4, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas at the age of 89. She was the daughter of Tomas Gonzalez and Andrea Trevino Gonzalez. Juanita graduated from Harlingen High School in 1951 and went on the attend Durham’s Business College and Holtry’s Beauty College. Juanita married Rodolfo “Rudy” Silguero in 1951 and they remained married until his death in July of 1981. To this union six wonderful children were born. Juanita was a lifelong Presbyterian who served as a Sunday School teacher, Elder and on various church ministries. She was very creative and enjoyed working as a florist. She took pleasure in making wreaths, beaded jewelry and painting in oils, acrylics and water colors. Juanita also spent much of her time gardening, sewing and crocheting. She loved her San Antonio Spurs and Dallas Cowboys. Juanita was preceded in death by her husband, Rodolfo; granddaughters, Eleanor Slinkard and Angela Silguero; feline companions, Nero and Boo Radley and canine companions, Chiquita and others. Juanita is survived by her children, Laura E. (Tony) Tolic, Andreina Silguero-Valles, David R. Silguero, Monica L. Silguero, Ambarina Silguero and Marina L. Silguero; sister, Estela G. (Gil) Lomax; grandchildren; Matthew Slinkard, Nicole Gonzales (Justin), Andrew Silguero and Hannah Silguero as well as a number of amazing great-grandchildren. Juanita will be interred with her beloved husband, Rodolfo, at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a veteran or animal charity of your choice.