Juan ‘Cachis’ Terrazas Beltran, 83, died on Friday, September 5, 2025 at his residence in Liberal.  

He was born on July 24, 1942 to Dionicio and Eulalia (Beltran) Terrazas in Valle de Zaragoza, Mexico.  

He married Edelmira Chavira in Valle de Zaragoza.  She preceded him in death on November 1, 2021.

Juan immigrated to the United States, where he worked at National Beef from 1997 to 2019.

In addition to working at National Beef, Juan also enjoyed construction work.  His pastimes included horse races, thrifting, and recycling cans and metal.   He was also well known for walking all over Liberal.  Juan was always happy, and brought joy to his family.

Juan is survived by:

3 Sons

Jesus Manuel Terrazas Chavira of Chihuahua, Mexico  

Dagoberto Terrazas Chavira of Liberal, Kansas

Carlos Terrazas Chavira of Liberal Kansas

3 Daughters

Sandra Terrazas Chavira of Liberal, Kansas

Maria Terrazas Chavira of Liberal, Kansas

Alma Terrazas Chavira of Liberal, Kansas

14 Grandchildren; Lizbet Moreno, Rosaleyn Rutiaga, Raul Rutiaga, Valeria del Rio, Jackie Ramirez, Ricardo Terrazas, Izael Terrazas, Darey Terrazas, Juan Terrazas, Ariel Terrazas, Griselda Terrazas, Cassandra Terrazas, Ximena Terrazas and Ruby Terrazas.

1 great-great grandchild, Adrian Calderon.

Visitation will be on Monday, September 8, 2025 at the Hornung Family Funeral Home, 1212 W 2nd St, Liberal, KS from 9am to 5pm.

Rosary will follow at 7pm at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 1510 N Calhoun Ave, Liberal, KS.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11am on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, with Rev. Clifford Oyati celebrating Mass.

Burial will follow at Liberal Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hornungfuneralhome.com