Juvencio Hector “Juve” Elizalde entered our Lord’s Heavenly Kingdom on Friday, February 19, 2021 at the age of 76 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Juve was born in Laredo, Texas on April 28, 1944. He graduated from Martin High School in Laredo and went on to obtain a bachelor’s and master’s degree to become a master mechanic. He was also a teacher at Nixon High School and at Martin High School. He had also been Assistant City Manager of La Joya, Texas. Juve had a big Texas personality. In school he was a chess champion and a class clown. He was well known for his generosity, lively spirit, intelligence, kindness, humor and infectious laughter. He had many jokes and stories. He loved talking about the days when he raced cars. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend. He gave generously of his time and support to help meet the needs of many, many people. He was also a man of great faith. Juve and his wife retired to Phoenix, Arizona in 2016 to live near his beloved daughter Aixza and dear son-in-law Hubie.
Juve is preceded in death by his father Jose Juan Elizalde, his mother Maria Angelina Villareal Elizalde, his brothers Rolando V. (Martha) Elizalde and Francisco Javier (Juany) Elizalde. Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of nearly 40 years Azeneth Elizalde Arzagoitia, who he loved and adored, children Aixza Azeneth & Hubie Sinchak, Angel Yadir & Araceli Perez and Juvencio Jose & Stephanie Elizalde, grandchildren Angel Yadir Perez, II, Izabella Monique Perez and Katherine Nicole Perez. He is also survived by his three daughters Kimberly Strouse, Jennifer Alderson and Kelly Miller, his brother Jose Roberto (Jeannie) Elizalde and numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.
A funeral service is to be held on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 10:00 AM at the Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home located at 4800 East Indian School Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85018. Due to Covid-19 restrictions this service will be limited to close family. We ask that you pray for Juve’s eternal rest. You can send your condolences in care of Azeneth Elizalde, 16819 S. 27th Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85045. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at a later date in Laredo, Texas.
Betty Garza Del Valle.
Mis sinceras condolencias por la perdida de mi tío Juve.
Una persona amable, muy humana.
Rezo por él y por ustedes.
Brille para él la luz perpetua.
Homero Prado Jr.
My deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the entire family. I was blessed to have met Mr. Elizalde and enjoyed many of his stories and certainly his generosity. He was a great man and truly kind hearted. He will be truly missed. A huge hug goes out to JJ, I love you brother. I am sorry.
Carmen Leal-Chavez
Mi más sentido pésame querida Azeneth QEPD y brille para el la luz eterna
Elsa Cantu
Azeneth, te acompaño en tu dolor y el de tus hijos. Dios les dará la fuerza necesaria. QEPD Juvencio.
Marsha Elizalde Kline
Tio Juve you will be greatly missed. I have great memories of you while growing up and I thank you for welcoming me every summer in your home. Please tell my daddy, mommy, Juvito and all of our loved ones that have greeted you in your homecoming. Love you.
Josephine Guerra
You will be deeply missed and we love you this is your great neice Josephine Guerra daughter of Lorraine Elizalde. Praying and Tio i cant wait to make a trip to meet more of our family. Learning about you and remembering you. Im in tears knowing we have more family holding your legacy’s and keep them going. What i just read taught me somethings about us and how we are mighty to concur all in life thank you for showing me how strong we are. And how we can accomplish anything we put our minds to. Love you tio all the way from Houston and i miss you.
Lorraine Guerra
Sending my deepest prayers and condolences. I am so sorry for your great loss. Thinking back about Tio, I am immediately taken back to my childhood and all the memories of family and spending time together. I am sad because I won’t be able to attend Tio Juve service and say my goodbyes. I will miss him and his wonderful laughter and his amazing smile that was always so contagious. I will be praying for you Tia, I send my love and hugs to comfort you during this difficult time.
Te Amo con todo mi corazon
Lorraine Elizalde and Family
Bety del Valle Arzagoitia
Reciban nuestras Condolencias ….Les enviamos un abrazo a toda la familia.. Descanse en Paz …Mis oraciones para Uds.
Bety del Valle Arzagoitia
Azeneth reciban mis Condolencias con mucho cariño …les envío un abrazo ….Mis oraciones para toda la familia en estos momentos tan tristes y que Dios Nuestro Señor los acompañe y fortalezca…Descanse en Paz querido Juve…
Sharon Elizalde
My deepest condolences to my Tia and cousins . Sending prayers and hugs your way. I will always cherish memories of visiting Laredo and seeing my Tio ..May all the memories you share with Tio always bring you comfort and Love..
Sincerely,
Sharon Elizalde and my children The Villegas’
XOXO
Sharon Elizalde
My deepest condolences to my Tia and cousins. May all the memories you share bring you comfort and Love.
Sincerely
Sharon Elizalde and Villegas family