ZAPATA, TEXAS--- Juan Antonio Alaniz "El Papi" 68, passed away on Monday, July 08,2024 at Laredo Medical Center in Laredo, Texas.

Mr. Alaniz is preceded in death by his parents, Jose Enrique and Eugenia Alaniz; brothers, Roel Alaniz and Jose E. Alaniz; sisters, Enriqueta Alaniz and Socorro Alaniz; son-in law, Ulises Santacruz.

Mr. Alaniz is survived by his wife, Manuela Alaniz; sons Arnulfo (Laura) Caballero, Juan Antonio Jr. (Liliana) Alaniz; daughters, Manuela (Carlos) Solis, Dora M. Alaniz, Anna Liza (Juan) Gutierrez; fifteen grandchildren, brothers, Sergio (Rosa E.) Alaniz, Israel (Enedina) Alaniz, Adan (†Yolanda)Alaniz, Eloy (Elda) Alaniz; sisters, Rosa (†Francisco) Escamilla, Dora Martinez, Irma (Guadalupe) Carmona, San Juana (Javier) Gonzalez and by numerous nephews, nieces and other family members and friends.

Visitation hours were held on Wednesday July 17, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. with a chapel service at 10:00 a.m. at Rose Garden Funeral Home.

Committal services followed at Zapata County Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Rose Garden Funeral Home Daniel A. Gonzalez, Funeral Director, 2102 N. US HWY 83 Zapata, Texas.