Juan Fuentes, of North Platte, NE, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at the age of 55.

Juan was born in Albuquerque, NM, on September 20, 1962, to Raymond and Marjorie Ann Krieger Fuentes. He grew up in Nebraska, living in Hastings until 1976 then moving to North Platte. After his schooling, Juan joined the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. Following his discharge, he moved to Phoenix, AZ, where he helped care for his family. Juan returned to North Platte in 2013 to help take care of his mom.

On December 4, 2017, Juan was united in marriage to Donna JoAnne Reyes Herrada in Lexington, NE, and they made their home in North Platte. Juan loved his family and especially loved spoiling Donna.

Juan had a passion for motorcycles and riding with his friends. He also liked to cook, garden, can vegetables, and loved dancing. In his younger days, Juan was a North Platte Golden Gloves Boxing Champion. He worked for Lincoln County Fairground Raceway and was a security guard for Nebraskaland Days and concerts.

Juan will be remembered for his smile and kind voice that touched many.

He leaves behind his wife, Donna, and mother Marjorie Caudillo, of North Platte; father, Raymond Fuentes, of Hastings; children, Jon Jay “Dink” Caudillo, of North Platte, and Juan Fuentes, Jr., Kevin Armenta, Marcelina Fuentes and Leona Armenta, all of Phoenix; siblings, Dolores Fuentes, Hope Fuentes and Kimberly Towns Karsting of Colorado, Stacy Robinson, of Minnesota, Gavino Fuentes, Ramon Fuentes and Joy Fuentes, of Arizona, Lorenzo Fuentes, Eric Fuentes, Matias Fuentes, Camilla Fuentes, Francisca Clifton and Rosita Fuentes, all of New Mexico, Indio Fuentes and Nicolete Little, of Nebraska, and Margarita Fuentes, of Wyoming; stepchildren, Joshua, Jonathan and Cameo Herrada, of Nebraska; stepmothers, Rosie Fuentes and Sheila Sanchez, of Arizona; parents-in-law, Don and Tommie Reyes, of Nebraska; many grandchildren and step grandchildren, including Keoni Lewellen with whom he shared a special bond; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other family.

Juan was preceded in death by his stepfathers, Donald “Dink” Karsting and Frank “Poncho” Caudillo; and brother, Jay McNeil.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday, April 23, 2018, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore with Father Josh Brown officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Fort McPherson National Cemetery. Visitation will be 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family has established a memorial. Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com.