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Official Obituary of

Juan Bautista Payares

June 24, 1930 ~ December 13, 2025 (age 95) 95 Years Old

Juan Payares Obituary

Mr. Juan Bautista Payares, age 95, of Sanford, NC, transitioned to eternal rest on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at his residence.

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Services

Flower Delivery

Tuesday
December 16, 2025
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Knotts Funeral Home
719 Wall St.
Sanford, NC 27330

Funeral Mass

Wednesday
December 17, 2025
11:00 AM
St. Stephens Catholic Church
901 N. Franklin Drive
Sanford, NC 27330

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Burial

St. Stephens Catholic Church
901 N. Franklin Drive
Sanford, NC 27330