Juventina M. Herrera
August 18, 1934 - August 18, 2025
Juventina M. Herrera, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, Tia, and friend, entered into eternal rest on her 91st birthday, August 18, 2025. She was born on August 18, 1934, in Nostic, Jalisco, Mexico, where she spent her early years surrounded by ranch life and in devoted service to her family, especially her parents.
Her family later relocated to Guadalajara, Mexico, and eventually Juventina made her way to Acampo, California. It was there that she married Santana Herrera, and together they raised their two sons, Juan and Carlos, her greatest gifts in life.
Juventina was a woman of quiet strength, hard work, and deep faith. She dedicated much of her life to agricultural work in the vineyards, various crop fields, packing sheds, and canneries in the Lodi area.
A gifted homemaker, Juventina filled every home she lived in with love, warmth, and the aromas of her legendary cooking. Her tamales and handmade tortillas will be remembered by all who were blessed to enjoy them. She took great pride in her beautiful garden of plants and flowers which she loved showing off to visitors. She was skilled and creative at crocheting, sewing, and needlepoint- creating treasured pieces that decorated her home and were also given to friends and family as gifts.
Juventina’s grandchildren and great grandchild were a source of immense pride and happiness. She would journal all their milestones big or small and saved every doodle, card, picture and art made by them.
Above all, her deep Catholic faith sustained her throughout her life. She held a special devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe with prayers that touched not only her life but those of her family and friends.
Juventina is preceded in death by her husband, Santana; her parents, José Angel and Abigail Martinez; and her siblings Emilia, Concepcion (Concha), Maria Auxilio (Chilo), Juan, Enrique and Luis Humberto.
She is survived by her sons: Carlos Herrera and his son Andrew Herrera; and Juan Herrera and his wife Patty, along with their children Cristina, Jonathan (wife Chelsea and their son Joseph), James, Matthew, Amanda, and Emily Herrera. She is also survived by her sisters, Elvira and Francisca (Pachita) as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family, and dear friends. She was a second mother to many and an honorary grandmother to the Aguiar Family with her best friend Esperanza Aguiar.
Juventina’s legacy of love, faith, generosity, and selflessness will live on in the hearts of all who knew her. May her soul through the mercy of God rest in peace.
Juventina M. Herrera
18 de Agosto de 1934 - 18 de Agosto de 2025
Juventina M. Herrera, querida madre, abuela, bisabuela, hermana, tia y amiga, entró en reposo\ eterno en su 91 cumpleaños, el 18 de agosto de 2025. Nació el 18 de agosto de 1934 en Nostic, Jalisco, México, donde pasó sus primeros años rodeada de la vida en el rancho y en dedicado servicio a su familia, especialmente a sus padres.
Su familia más tarde se mudó a Guadalajara, México, y finalmente Juventina se establesió en Acampo, California. Fue allí donde se casó con Santana Herrera, y juntos criaron a sus dos hijos, Juan y Carlos, sus mejores dones en la vida.
Juventina era una mujer de fuerza tranquila, trabajo duro y fe profunda. Dedicó gran parte de su vida al trabajo agrícola en los viñedos, varios campos, empaques y canerías en el área de Lodi, California.
Una talentosa ama de casa, Juventina llenó cada hogar en el que vivía con amor, calidez y los aromas de su legendaria cocina. Sus tamales y tortillas hechas a mano serán recordados por todos los que fueron bendecidos para disfrutarlas. Le daba orguello su hermoso jardín de plantas y flores que le encantaba mostrar a los visitantes. Ella era hábil y creativa en el ganchillo, la costura y el punto de aguja, creando piezas preciadas que decoraban su hogar y también le daba a amigos y familiares como regalos.
Los nietos y el bisnieto de Juventina fueron una fuente de inmenso orgullo y felicidad. Ella escribía en un diario todos sus hitos, grandes o pequeños, y guardaba cada tarjeta, imagen y arte hecho por ellos.
Sobre todo, su profunda fe católica la sostuvo durante toda su vida. Ella tuvo una devoción especial a Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe con oraciones que tocaron no solo su vida, sino también la de su familia y amigos.
Juventina está precedida en la muerte por su esposo, Santana; sus padres, José Angel y Abigail Martínez; y sus hermanos Emilia, Concepcion (Concha), Maria Auxilio (Chilo), Juan, Enrique y Luis Humberto.
Le sobreviven sus hijos: Carlos Herrera y su hijo Andrew Herrera; y Juan Herrera y su esposa Patty, junto con sus hijos Cristina, Jonathan (esposa Chelsea y su hijo Joseph), James, Matthew, Amanda y Emily Herrera. También le sobreviven sus hermanas, Elvira y Francisca (Pachita), muchas sobrinas, sobrinos, familia extendida y queridos amigos. Fue una segunda madre para muchos y una abuela honoraria de la familia Aguiar con su mejor amiga Esperanza Aguiar.
El legado de amor, fe, generosidad de Juventina vivirá en los corazones de todos los que la conocieron. Que su alma descanse en paz a través de la misericordia de Dios.
VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 4:00pm - 8:00pm with a rosary starting at 6:00pm on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.
MASS
Mass will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025 at St. Anne's Catholic Church located at 215 W. Walnut St Lodi, CA 95240.
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