PEREZ, JUAN– Cancer has done what nothing else could: quieted the energetic Juan Perez. Juan passed away at the Health Sciences Centre surrounded by his friends, his father Blas and his partner Sean Freake, on Tuesday, December 6, 2011. He also leaves behind his mother Elva, brother Carlos and sister Lourdes.
Juan, born in Moron, Cuba, on July 3, 1966, came to Newfoundland two decades ago as a refugee. In his early twenties, Juan left Cuba to study engineering in Russia. After receiving his degree, he immigrated to Canada, leaving a flight as it was refueling in Gander. Juan, with the sheer strength of his vibrant personality and work ethic, built a 20 year career at The Head Room salon and spa in St. John's. Starting as an assistant, he worked his way up to become a stylist, and on to great success in national and international competitions, finally reaching the
level of an International Platform Artist with Goldwell, where he worked internationally as a trainer. Juan has continued to support his family in Cuba since coming to Canada. A service has yet to be scheduled: flowers will be gratefully accepted, along with donations to Friends4Juan, a fundraising effort to defray costs of his illness. Blessed with a huge circle of devoted friends, Juan will be greatly missed. Juan will be forever loved and missed by Trish and his friends at The Head Room.
Les comunicamos el sensible fallecimiento de nuestro querido hijo, hermano, tío, amigo y estilista.
JUAN PEREZ, nació en Ciego de Avila, Cuba, el 3 de Julio de 1966. El fallecimiento de nuestro gran amigo ha sido una pérdida irreparable para la comunidad hispana en St. John's.
Lamentablemente, Juan falleció el 6 de diciembre del año 2011 en el Hospital Health Sciences en St. John's, después de una breve enfermedad. Le sobreviven su madre Elva, su padre Blas, sus hermanos Lourdes y Carlos y sus queridos sobrinos.
Tu sonrisa y sentido del humor siempre permanecerán con nosotros. Nunca te olvidaremos Juan!
La comunidad hispana en St. John's, Terra Nova, Canadá.