Juan "John" C. Felan

Juan Cantu Felan, born May 5, 1957, passed away February 23, 2025 peacefully surrounded by his family. 

Juan was preceded in death by his parents Manuel Felan, Sr. and Andrea Felan; his daughter Angela Felan; son Jimmy Delgado; and brother Manuel Felan, Jr. 

He is survived by his beloved wife Elma Delgado Felan; his beloved children Samuel (Christina) Delgado, Pamela (Nickolas) Stroup, Jeanette (Chris) Felan, Juan (Janielle) Felan, Jr., Bernadine Felan, Nadine Felan, and John Felan; his brothers Ignacio (Mercedes) Felan, Richard Felan; sisters Esmeralda (Pablo) Zambrano and Angie Garza. He is also survived by his grandchildren Andrea Rappa, Virginia Ramirez, Kayla Cruz, Brandon Goodnick, Jonah Delgado, Isaiah Cruz, Yasinea Cruz, Juan Felan III, Urijah Felan, Abigal Felan; and numerous nieces and nephews. 

Juan will be remembered for his unwavering love to his loved ones. May he rest in peace. 

Visitation will be held from 8:00 – 2:00 p.m. with a funeral service to begin at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 7, 2025 at Winsteads’ Funeral Home in Portland. 

Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of the professionals at Winsteads’ Funeral Home. (361) 643-6564 www.winsteadsfuneralhome.com 

We come together to remember the life of Juan Cantu Felan (John). On February 23rd the Lord accepted his son Juan with open arms. His life showed someone who could have joy no matter the situation and no matter the outcome, you could always look at him and Juan would have an unforgettable smile. He radiated a pure joy that consisted of constant joking and poking fun at people to being a loving husband, father and man. He didn’t have to try to light up the room but Juan did, and he is now as we remember his beautiful life. 

We thank the Lord Almighty above for this brother, grandfather and friend we got to share life with. We will lovingly remember you John Cantu Felan.