Juan DeLaFuente Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Juan DeLaFuente of Sterling, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Juan left this world on February 27, 2026 at the age of 88, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Juan DeLaFuente or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Guadalupe DeLaFuente and Avelina DeLaFuente (Rodriguez); his wife Yolanda Celestino; and his siblings, Herminio "Herman", Oralia "Lolly" Heppler and Hortensia "Tencha" Cervantes.
He is survived by: his children, Juan DeLaFuente Jr. of Pharr, TX, Elizabeth "Liz" Hollis (John) of Freeport, Estella Allen (Jeff) of Shannon and Elias DeLaFuente of Sterling; his brother Guadalupe "Lupe" DeLaFuente of Sterling; and his grandchildren, Juan DeLaFuente III, Nallely DeLaFuente, Carlos Davila, Consuelo Zdunowski (Daniel), Jerry Hollis (Morgan), Spencer Hollis (Emily), Elliott Hollis (Haley), David Joe "Moe" Crocker, Seth Allen (Talia), Bodi Allen (Nicole), Everardo Ramirez Jr., Jaimie Ramirez (Draake Church), Blake DeLaFuente and Bradley DeLaFuente. He is also survived by seventeen great grandchildren.
