Juan Besa

Obituary: Juan Besa

uan M. “Mex” Besa, age 49, died Monday, May 17, 2010 at his residence. He was born on December 12, 1960 in Manhattan, KS the son of Rudy and Carolyn (Fortner) Besa. He attended Manhattan schools all of his life and graduated from Manhattan High in 1979. He later graduated from Manhattan Area Vocational College. Juan was the sheet metal and fabricator for Bob’s Heating and Air for many years. On March 26, 1983, he was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart: Lacy Ferguson in Manhattan, KS. This union was blessed with two children: Tamara and Jesse. Mex enjoyed making custom knives from antlers, fishing, hunting, roasting hogs, grilling and he was a huge fan of the Dallas Cowboys. He also loved spending time with his family and friends around the campfire and was anticipating the arrival of his first grandchild: Breighton Tyler Besa in September. He was preceded in death by a son in 1983. Survivors include his wife: Lacy of the home; daughter: Tamara Besa of Manhattan, KS; son: Jesse Besa and Shanell of Wamego; parents: Rudy & Carolyn Besa of Manhattan; sister: Brenda Emory and Gilbert of New Cambria, KS; brother: Greg Besa and Nancy of Overland Park, KS; Brother: Tony Fortner and Kathie of Morganville, KS and sister: Petra Harris and Mark of Cuba, MO; parents-in-law: Lynn and Calvin Cumbie of St. George. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.