Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home - Brookston


Juan Pecina Gamez

( May 6, 1956 - June 23, 2009 )

Juan Pecina Gamez, 53, of Monon, died at 6:28 a.m. on June 23, 2009 in White County Memorial Hospital. Born on May 6, 1956 in Villa Juarez, San Luis Potosi, Mexico, he is the son of Estanislao Pecina Garzia and Micaela Gamez Vasquez. They survive. He married Francisca Vazquez 32 years ago in Villa Juarez, San Luis Potosi, Mexico. She survives. Mr. Pecina worked at Rose Acres Farms for 18 years as a house manager. He was a member of Our Lady of the Lakes in Monticello. He enjoyed spending time with his family. Surviving with his wife is his daughter, Beatriz Pecina (husband: Ignacio Mata) of Monon; 4 brothers, Joaquin Pesina (wife: Tammy) of Winamac, Gregorio Pecina of Monon, Ismael Pecina of Texas, and Olegario Pecina of Mexico; 3 sisters, Micaela Pecina (husband: Juan) of Texas, Sevastiana Pecina (husband: Lionel) and Maria Luisa both of Mexico. Also surviving are 2 grandsons, Jesus and Juan. Preceding him in death is a brother, Homero Pecina. Friends may call from 3-11 p.m. on Friday, June 26, 2009 at Clapper Family Funeral Home in Monon. Services will be held at 7 p.m. Remains will be flown back to Mexico with interment at Panteon Munisipal in De Villa Juarez San Luis Potosi, Mexico.