Juan Macias Jr. was born on September 5, 1938, in San Antonio, Texas, to Clotilde Macias and Juan Macias Sr. He passed away in Port Angeles, Washington, on June 19, 2026, at the age of 87.

Juan married Margie Macias, and together they raised their three children Margie Sampson, Juan Macias III, and Wesley "Scott" Macias, and Michael J. and many foster children, whom they loved like their own. Juan is survived by his wife Margie, his children, his grandchildren Cameron, Kelsey, Tracie, John, Jaine, Colby, and Bradyn, and his great-grandchildren Mia, Ocean, and Addy, his brothers Tony and Andrew Macias, and many nieces, nephews, and foster children. He was preceded in death by his parents Clotilde and Juan Macias Sr., his brothers Henry Vasquez, Augustine "Gus" Macias, Arnold "Nufo" Macias, and Adolf "Pache" Macias, and his sisters Anita Muños, Alicia Tijerina, and Teresa Walker.

Juan dedicated himself to serving both his country and his community. He proudly served in the United States Navy and the United States Army before continuing his service as a Lower Elwha Klallam Tribal Police Officer. He spent his working career at the Port Angeles paper mill, where he held a variety of positions before retiring as a hydro operator. He spent most of his life on the Lower Elwha Klallam Reservation, where he coached the Elwha Bravettes women's softball team to a State Championship, coached Little League baseball for many years, led the Tribe's Community Emergency Response Team and Veterans Group, and remained active in the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was always willing to share his time, knowledge, and skills with others.

His Christian faith was the foundation of his life. He was a faithful member of the Lower Elwha Assembly of God Church, where he faithfully attended services and occasionally shared guest sermons. He loved playing guitar and singing Christian music and he volunteered at the juvenile detention center, where he shared Christian music and words of encouragement with the youth.

Juan was a farmer, gardener, woodworker, and mechanic, and he could often be found working on a new project. He took great pride in his cows and miniature horses and especially loved introducing them to visitors.

He loved spending time with his family and was known for his humor and his stories. To many, he was known as Dad, Grandpa, Pappy, Camello, Uncle, or friend. Whether introducing visitors to his miniature horses, sharing stories around the dinner table, or helping a neighbor with a project, Juan left a lasting impression on everyone he met and had a way of making people feel like family.

Juan's legacy lives on through the family he loved, the many people he mentored and served, and the community he called home. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

A memorial service will take place at 11 AM, Monday, June 29, 2026, at the Lower Elwha Gym, followed by a graveside service at Ocean View Cemetery and a reception at the Lower Elwha Dining Hall.