John Hubert Limon
| John Hubert Limon | |
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| Native name | John Hubert Limon |
| Born | 1944/12/03 |
| 🏳️ Nationality | American |
| 💼 Occupation | Independent Catholic Deacon |
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John Hubert "Canica" Limon was an American Independent Catholic deacon who served at Holy Family Catholic Church in Austin, Texas.
His biography on his parish website read: "Deacon Johnny H. 'Canica' Limón was raised in the barrio of East Austin. As a child, he sold newspapers and shined shoes for five cents a pair. When he became older, he would borrow a truck, pick up scrap wood at the local lumber yard, and sell it to women in the community for their fires. Deacon Johnny remembers a certain Daughter of Charity who, dressed in her wimple and veil, would sing and bring food to his family. He would later visit the local Seton Hospital simply to share the nun’s joy and love of God. He recalls that his baptismal godparents, Pedro & Petra López, shared a similar love for God. As a young man, Deacon Johnny served in the military and started a family. Ever the entrepreneur, he owned a bar, a cocktail lounge, and a dance hall. He readily shares the story of his vocation to ministry in the Church. In an incredible conversion story, he shares of how he asked for God’s help to turn away from former vices. For years, he told his wife: “One of these days, I will quit these habits: the drinking, smoking, coming in late, and all that.” She assured him he would, in his own time. He continues the story: 'One Sunday, I was at church, and I asked God for just a little bit of help to change my habits, and [if God helped me to change] I promised I would help serve the community one hour a week. Like that, my habits were gone! Monday and Tuesday came and I went out in the community to pray. I let it come from my heart. Before I knew it, I was on call 24/7. I would pray for the sick. I would serve as an altar server. I joined the Knights of Columbus. I helped with the Youth and the Ladies’ Auxiliary, and I joined a breakfast group.' After his conversion, Deacon Johnny’s friends would remark, “If [he] can make it, anyone can make it!” Even as a layperson, Deacon Johnny’s ministry became so widespread that his pastor called him “Friar Tuck,” and many presumed he was a deacon. He assisted at funerals, taught religious education, and sang for parish missions. He joined the formation program for the diaconate in the Roman church, and, though he wasn’t ordained at the time, he continued to serve the Church. After joining Holy Family Catholic Church, Deacon Johnny began attending the Holy Family Theological Institute. He was ordained to the diaconate in May 2014 by the Most Rev. William A. Johnson, Presiding Archbishop of the American Catholic Church in the United States. When asked about his ministry, he freely shares, 'Serving as a Deacon at my church makes me feel good. I’m on 24/7, and I mean that: At whatever time, I am ready to help with the parish’s needs!'"
His obituary reads: "Our beloved Deacon Johnny "Canica" Ojeda Limón was called to our Heavenly Father on Sunday, February 7, 2021. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 33 years and mother of his children, Dorothy Limón; parents, Francisco "Frank" and Eloisa Limón, and his siblings, Johnny O. Limón, Frank "Pato" Limón, Jr., Evangelina Limón, Louis O. Limón, Sr. and infant Angelina Limón. Canica proudly served our country as a member of the United States Navy. Deacon Limón is survived by his daughters, Jeni Limón (Scott) and Dana Limón Smith (Clint); his sons, Raymond Salazar (Monica), John Henry Limón (Diane), Wayne Limón (Monica), and Joshua Limón (Melissa); his wife, Yolanda Hernandez; step-children, William Acosta (Kathy), Victoria Acosta, and Angelita Acosta; siblings, Rebecca Garcia, Lucy Barron, Joe Limón (Virgie), Paul O. Limón, Virgil Limón (Diana), and Martin Limón (Yolanda); sister-in-law, Mary Frances Limón; his grandchildren, Darian Limón, Vincent Viteritto, Dakota Limón, Vanessa Viteritto, Elayne Limón, Dorothy Limón, Liliana Limón, Ethan Smith, Eli Smith, Kevin Limón, John Michael Machado, A.J. Aguilar, Christian Garza, Alexander Garza, Tonya Jones, Ross Jones, Liberty Carlin, Meliah Garza, and Chantz Esparza; great grandchildren, Jonas Esparza and Sean Machado, and numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family and friends. The Limón Family calls Raymond Salazar, Wayne Limón, Joshua Limón, Vincent Viteritto, Dakota Limón, Louis Limón, Bryan Limón, and Gilbert Garcia to the honorable service of Pallbearer; and further names Vanessa Viteritto, Martin "Tepo" Herrera, Robert "Pulga" Carreon, David Lopez, Wayne Talley, David Terrazas, Will Acosta, Monsignor Lonnie Reyes, and Monsignor Libardo Rocha as Honorary Pallbearer."
Eucharistic Communities[edit]
| Title | Community | City | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deacon | Holy Family Catholic Church | Austin, Texas | 2014-2021 |
Significant Dates[edit]
- 3 Dec 1944 - Born
- 31 May 2014 - Ordained to the Diaconate by William A. Johnson of the American Catholic Church in the United States
- 7 Feb 2021 - Born to eternal life
Education[edit]
- Albert Sidney Johnston High School, Austin, Texas
