Felix L. Junco

Felix Luque, 94, of Star, passed away September 12, 2025. Today we honor and remember the life of Felix Luque Junco, a man whose journey was marked by hardships; however, he did his best to overcome his struggles.

Felix was born on November 20, 1931, in Havana, Cuba, one of five children. He was a twin to his beloved sister and grew up surrounded by the bonds of siblings—an older brother he admired, a younger brother, and an older sister.

He was bounced from home to home never knowing the love of a mother, and very little love from his father. Felix lived through turbulent times in Cuba.

Felix fought in the Cuban Revolution, but when faced with the rise of Communism, he made a choice that defined his character: he walked away from the Cuban Army, unwilling to compromise his beliefs. A decision that almost cost him his life. With vision and bravery, he began planning for a new future—one where he could raise his family in freedom. That journey eventually brought him to the United States, the country he made his home, where he pursued the promise of a better life for his family.

Interesting fact about Felix is that his grandfather Adolfo Luque was a pitcher in the major leagues. He was the first Hispanic to ever play baseball in the US major leagues.

Felix spent most of his life in California, working as a security guard in the entertainment industry. Together with the mother of his children, Nancy, they had five children: Mary, Alina, Susana, Lazaro, and Dillion. Though his beloved son Dillion passed away in 2023, his memory remains woven into the family.

Felix has 16 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, each of whom carries a piece of his spirit forward. Through them, his story continues.

Felix’s life was not without struggle, but it was lived with unwavering purpose. He loved Cuba, but he chose freedom.

As we remember Felix today, his journey reminds us that true strength is not only found in the battles we fight, but in the lives, we build and the love we leave behind. Felix left being surrounded by family who loved him and will remember the good times. May his soul rest in peace, and may his memory continue to inspire all who knew him.

A funeral service will be held, 11:00 am, Tuesday, September 23, 2026, at Bowman Funeral Parlor, 10254 W. Carlton Bay Dr., Garden City, Idaho, with a public viewing beginning at 10:00 am. A committal service will follow at Star Cemetery, 9350 Floating Feather Rd., Star, Idaho. 

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