Juanita Serna Obituary
We announce the death of Juanita Serna of Lansing, Michigan, born in San Benito, Texas, who passed away on October 12, 2026, at the age of 84. Juanita will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Juanita Serna to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Higenio "Kenny" Serna; her parents, Jesus Salazar and Luz Salazar; her siblings, Maria Limon, Val Salazar and Joe Salazar; and her brothers-in-law, Ricardo Sauceda, Ricardo Limon and Ramiro Sauceda.
She is survived by: her children, Suzie Ledesma (Gilbert), Magdalena Serna, Angie Ripley (Paul) and JoJo Rahall (Mindi); her grandchildren, Zackery Allen (Emma), Victoria Alaniz (Danny), Kayla Mundt, Tanya Mundt and Elizabeth Stec (Brandon); her great grandchildren, Emmett, Theodore, Zoey, Jazzmin, Cierra, Kaleah, Kash, Kior, Israel, Elijah, Messiah, Nadia, Antonia and James; and her siblings, Guadalupe Sauceda, Rosa Sauceda, Frances Medina (Danny), Jess Salazar and Angel Salazar (Christie).
Visitation was held on Saturday, October 17th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes (900 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48912). A prayer was held on Saturday, October 17th 2026 from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the same location. A celebration of life was held on Sunday, October 18th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Classic Pub (16219 Old U. S. 27, Lansing, MI 48906).
