Juan Antonio Muñoz

Juan Antonio Munoz

Salinas - Juan Antonio Munoz peacefully passed away on February 14th, 2021 with his family by his side. He is survived by his wife Elena Munoz, sons Juan and Manuel Munoz, daughters Adriana Bueno, Erlinda Munoz, Anita Pinon, Lorrena Nelson, Mary Munoz, and eighteen grandchildren. He was husband, father, brother, friend, and coach to many. He was born in Zacatecas, MX on November 11th, 1952, raised in Guadalajara, and arrived in the USA in the early 70s. He married Elena Dominguez in 1975 and began working at the Garden Of Memories Memorial Park in June of 1977

He was a proud man and worked extremely hard to provide for his family. His work ethic was the foundation to his success, and it was evident in how far he worked his way up. He became well known and beloved in the community of Salinas as he comforted many families with his kind words, wisdom, and guidance.

In his spare time, he coached softball for his daughters, and became a staple to the Salinas softball community. Many to this day remember his lessons on and off the softball diamond. In addition to coaching, he was an avid San Francisco Giants fan and was proud to witness three Giants titles where most can go a lifetime without witnessing a single one. Exercise was always on the calendar. He loved going for a steep hike or a rigorous jog with anyone who was ready to go at that very moment. As smart as he was on the softball field, he was just as handy with a screwdriver. Part pride, part hard work ethic, there wasn't a thing around the house he couldn't fix and he was always up for the challenge. He loved music and loved to play it loud while cleaning or exercising and attended concerts on multiple occasions.

He had many hobbies, but the thing he excelled the most at was loving his family. He frequently returned to Mexico to visit his late mother Anita Munoz and 9 siblings who all looked up to him. His family had the privilege of sharing his love and he returned that love with pride and warmth. "Grandpa Noodles" became his nickname to the grandchildren, and he graciously accepted it. He liked taking the kids to the park, going on long walks, beach days, barbequing on a Sunday evening, attending sporting events with his sons, coaching his grandchildren, helping to fix a broken sink, or simply having a deep and lengthy wisdom filled conversation at the dinner table all while having a gleam in his eye and giving you his all.

Juan will be remembered for his big heart, wisdom, and willingness to help anyone who needed help or advice. He'll be remembered as someone who always provided empathy and care when you needed it, even if he didn't know you. And most importantly, he will always be remembered for his love, traditions, and forever lasting legacy of the family he leaves behind.

Funeral services have been scheduled for Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Madonna Del Sasso Church, 320 East Laurel Drive, Salinas, Ca. 93906 10am with limited capacity and will be laid to rest at Garden Of Memories Memorial Park immediately after where he helped so many souls before him.