Juanita Orlinda DeHerrera

Juanita O DeHerrera was born January 28, 1953, to Aurora and Armando Martinez, 11 minutes before her identical, twin sister (Anita). She worked for many years as a housekeeper and in the laundry room. In her free time, she enjoyed making crafts and festive decorations for the holidays, but her true love in life was her family, her beloved husband John “Max” DeHerrera, her only son, Charlie DeHerrera, her grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many more extended family members and friends whom she loved dearly. Juanita was second to the oldest and a family of seven girls. Cheyenne is her home and she lived here her entire life. During her life , she made many meaningful connections and made all of her and Max‘s guest feel welcomed. She was always there for those that she loved. She leaves behind a legacy of love and compassion. She helped when she could and had a positive impact on so many young lives so much of an impact that she was entrusted to be the godmother of several young ladies. After helping so many,it was time for her to enjoy her own family. Juanita was a devoted, mother, wife, grandmother, and great grandmother and she will be dearly missed by all those she leaves behind. She is survived by her sisters, Theresa Espinoza (Greg),Christina James (Larry),Lorraine Martinez,Elizabeth Juarez (Jessie) Martha Martinez; multiple nieces, nephews and extended family; her only son, Charlie DeHerrera (Magen ); grandchildren, Annastasia,Preston,Celest, Sophia,Maxine,Lucas,Turtle; and her great grandson, Thomas the third.

Preceded in death by her mother and father, Aurora and Armando Martinez; her twin sister, Anita Briano; niece, Victoria Juarez; and her beloved husband, John “Max” DeHerrera.

Viewing will be at Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes, 1900 East 19th Street, on September 19 and September 22, from 10-4:00 p.m.

A Vigil for the Deceased will be Monday, September 22, which will also take place at Wiederspahn-Radomsky, at 5:00 p.m. Her Funeral Liturgy will be Tuesday, September 23. at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with a reception to follow at the Parish Hall.