Juvenal Patiño Rico

Juvenal Patiño Rico, age 70 of Warsaw, passed away quietly on Monday, June 7, 2021 at 12:50 a.m. in Fort Wayne at Parkview Randallia Hospital.

Born in Guanajuato, Mexico on February 18, 1951, Juvenal was the son of Gavino Patiño and Josefa Rico. He was married to Ma. Julia Medina on July 4, 1981. The pair was preparing to celebrate their 40th anniversary. To their union, one daughter was born.

Juvenal was a hard worker. He was employed by Creighton Brothers for many years, retiring seven years ago which allowed him more time with his family and his grandchildren whom he adored. He was a longtime member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and enjoyed movies of all kinds but especially enjoyed comedy and action.

Those who survive with broken hearts include his spouse, Ma. Julia Medina; daughter, Maria Julieta Patiño; and three grandchildren: Samantha, Aleksha and Cristian – all of Warsaw. Also surviving are seven siblings: Juaquin Patiño of Mexico, Josefina Nunez of Warsaw, Juan Patiño of Warsaw, Leonardo Patiño of Warsaw, Ema Patiño of Warsaw, Lucia Patiño of Warsaw and Jorge Patiño of Texas. He was preceded in passing by his parents.

Titus Funeral Home, 2000 East Sheridan Street, Warsaw is assisting the family. Visitation will be held in the funeral home on Thursday, June 10, 2021 from 4 to 8 p.m. with a blessing and prayer service beginning at 7 o’clock. Mass of Chrisitan Burial will take place at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church on Friday, June 11 at Noon with interment following in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.