In Loving Memory of

Juan Karolys Nov 20, 1978 – April 11, 2022

Juan Karolys, age 43, of San Clemente California, passed away unexpectedly on April 11, 2022.

Juan was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Arthur Stafford, his paternal grandmother and grandfather, Juan Karolys and Ana Victoria Martinez. Left to cherish his memory are his parents Andrea and Alex Karolys, his siblings, Ben Karolys, Marta Jones and Amanda Andersen along with many cousins, aunts, uncles and close family friends who were like family to him.

Juan was born on November 20th, 1978 in Panorama City California and lived in Orange County most of his life. Juan was a loving caretaker, protector and easy going individual with a warm heart who never hesitated to help someone out in need. He was always the big brother and companion to his best friend Benjamin and to his sisters Marta and Amanda. He had strong moral values and a deep faith in God. He never hesitated to let people know how much he cared for them. Juan was a joy to be with.

He was an enthusiast of the martial arts, was skilled in construction, carpentry, and electrical wiring. Juan loved camping, days at the beach, motorcycling in the desert, jet skiing is the Colorado river, off road excursions in Mexico, going cross country two times, skiing the mountains in Thao, Colorado, Utah and Big Bear. One of his favorite activities was skiing down black diamond slopes.

Juan always tried to better himself. It did not matter how many times life bent his knees, he always raised up stronger, more optimistic, and hopeful than before.

Juan will always live on in our hearts forever

There will be a Celebration of life on May 21st 2022, at 11AM at San Clemente Presbyterian Church.