Johnny Raymond Fuentes “Tucker”, 79, of Grain Valley, Missouri passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 17, 2021 at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial to follow in Valley Memorial Gardens, Grain Valley, MO.
Johnny was born October 12, 1942 in Kansas City, Missouri, son of Benito and Luz (Flores) Fuentes. He loved working and staying busy. Johnny enjoyed landscaping, construction and painting. He spent much time studying his Bible and was a member of the Kansas City Church. Johnny was an avid fan of the Chicago Bears. He most enjoyed spending time with his kids and grand-kids, and leading other to Jesus.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Marie Fuentes; sister, Dee Olvera; two brothers, Andrew Fuentes and Joseph Fuentes; sister, Nelly Lozano and granddaughter, Lucy Herod.
Johnny is survived by his wife Dianne Fuentes of the home; three sons: Tony Fuentes of Manhattan, NY, Chuck Fuentes of Kansas City, MO, Joe Fuentes (Amanda) of Platte City, MO; Fifteen grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; brother, Benny Fuentes of Shawnee, KS, brother, Tony Fuentes (Marylou) of Kansas City, MO; sister, Rita Puga of Kansas City, MO; brother, Vince Fuentes of Kansas City, MO, brother Jesse Fuentes (Dee) of Brownsville, TX; and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO 816-847-4441
Pastor Jerls
17 Dec 2021A man of honor with great strength and dignity. Honored to know him forever.
Alexis Cronk
8 May 2025A man of Honor. Faithful to his core. Obedient until
the very end. I was never mad at God for needing you more than I did Grandad. It just took some time for me to understand. Oh the intricacies in His greater plan. The beauty of it all is that we have an eternity ahead of us. I love you and will miss you everyday this side of Heaven.
Matthew Wurtz
12 Dec 2025The Grandad! He was a man of integrity, wisdom , a great sense of humor, and always pointed people to Jesus. We Love & miss you sir, it was never a goodbye but see you later!