Juan "Johnny" Copado
September 13, 1970 ~ April 20, 2024
Born in:
New Braunfels, TX
Resided in:
New Braunfels, TX
Juan “Johnny” Copado, age 53, and a life-long resident of New Braunfels, unexpectedly passed away Saturday evening, April 20, 2024. Johnny was born on September 13, 1970, in New Braunfels to Gilberto Copado and Elizabeth Campos Copado. A 1989 graduate of New Braunfels High School, shortly after Johnny would discover his true passion in life, Soryu Karate where he quickly excelled in all aspects of martial arts. He opened his first school, Lone Star Soryu Karate, as a brown belt in New Braunfels and proved the school as one of the best in the area. Johnny received his black belt in 1996, and he continued to be promoted to the Rank of 5th Dan in Soryu, a feat not achieved by many. Johnny was also an artist in the flooring industry well known as one of the best by customers and builders in Central Texas. Survivors include his daughter, Bianca Copado; son, Ayden Copado; parents, Gilberto and Elizabeth Copado; brothers, Roberto Copado and wife, Bethann and Chris Copado and wife, Patricia; nephew, Guillermo Copado and niece, Carolina Copado. In addition, Johnny is survived by his life partner, Carrie Lovelady. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM with the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 PM on Monday, May 13, 2024, in the Ballroom at the New Braunfels Civic Center, 375 S. Castell Ave. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. A reception will immediately follow at the church in St. Mary’s Hall.
Services
Visitation: Monday, May 13, 2024 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Room: Ballroom
New Braunfels Civic Center
375 S. Castell Ave.
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Recitation of the Holy Rosary: Monday, May 13, 2024 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Room: Ballroom
New Braunfels Civic Center
375 S. Castell Ave.
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Mass of Christian Burial: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church
386 N. Castell Ave.
New Braunfels, TX 78130
830.625.4531
Reception: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Room: St Mary's Hall
Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church
386 N. Castell Ave.
New Braunfels, TX 78130
830.625.4531
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My deepest condolences to you and the family. The loss of a family member is heartbreaking but never let go of the love you had for him and the memories you made through the years. May he R.I.P.
i will always be your bonus daughter! i love you always❤️
Rest in Peace Johnny🙏🏽God needed such a Gold Hearted Soul❤️🙏🏽😇
My thoughts and prayers are with Johnny’s family and children. I am so sorry for the loss of such a talented and incredible person. Johnny, I will forever be grateful to you for the huge impact that you had on my son’s life in so many ways. We will all miss you so very much, especially my son. Thank you for everything. May you Rest in Heaven and you may be gone but NEVER forgotten. Fly High Johnny!
Condolences to the Copado family, May you find comfort in this difficult time and our Lord Jesus surround you with his love & mercy. Rest In Peace Johnny!
Mary Jane Morales
My deepest condolences to the Copado Family. Johnny was our sons karate teacher but he learned so much more than karate from him. Thank you for sharing him with so many people. He will be remembered by many. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the family.
Clem and Martina Gutierrez
Johnny, you were truly loved by many, and your ability to make us all laugh brought so much joy into our lives. You will be deeply missed, but your memory and the laughter you brought us will live on forever.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻.
John 16:22 “So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.”
Johnny, what first comes to mind is flash backs of You and Bobby, John and Bryan busy playing in brotherly love during our visits. This when you’ll were but children and later Chris joined to finish the circle of fun and love. These memories we have to help in healing and now we will rejoicing for all the times we all spent together. Johnny you lived and walked in and with the spirit of love. Everyone you touched has had and now we have a portion of your heart and love. We will miss you very much but a part of you now lives in us all. We are lucky to have had you in our lives. We shall all be together in time. I love you primo, Juan Copado.
Our condolences go to the Copado family. We are so sorry for your loss. Johnny was a very respectful young man. When ever we meet up with him, It was always how are you doing Mr and Mrs Lerma. It was always a happy delightful friendly little hello. His smile 😊 was always so glowing. Our daughter Monica also sends her condolences. May he rest in peace and again. So , so sorry for your loss 🙏❤️
Mr and Mrs Manuel Lerma and fam