Juan Soto Munoz

Juan Soto Muñoz, 78, of Burley passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024 at home. Juan was born on September 21, 1945 to Marcello Muñoz and Julia Muñoz in Nixon, Texas. He went to school and lived in Nixon till 1966. Throughout his life he lived in Nevada, Montana, Arizona, and Idaho. He worked as a farmer for many years. Juan became a chef in 1985. He worked at the Red Lion in Boise, Idaho as well as many other restaurants. His hobbies were riding his bike, and gardening. In the last few years, he attended the Rupert Bilingual Baptist Church.

Juan is survived by his three sisters, Donna Muñoz, of Idaho, Viola Vasquez, Kansas., Tomasa Muñoz, of California. He is also survived by his two brothers, Enrique Muñoz, of California., and Benny Muñoz, of California. He is survived by his children, Andres Muñoz(Rosa), of Idaho, Juan Muñoz Jr.(Gloria) of Texas, Steven Muñoz(Elena) of Texas, and Tommy Muñoz of Texas. Frances Muñoz of California, Annie Muñoz(Alejandro) of Idaho, and Rebecca Muñoz Geszvain(Michaela) of Idaho. Juan is survived by thirty-one grandchildren and by thirty-four great-grandchildren.

Juan is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, four sisters, one son, and two grandsons.

We would like to give thanks to Alisa Simerlink and Sara Griffin for everything they did for Juan.

Because of weather conditions, the family has decided to reschedule the Memorial Service. It will now be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 19, 2024. Services are under the direction of Morrison Payne Funeral Home.

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