With profound sadness, we share that our beloved father and cherished husband, Juvenal (John) Regalo, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on October 19, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Nilda, and his five children (Angela, Ana, Carlos, Paul and Steven) along with their husbands and wives (Alfonso, David, Kim and Lori) and five grandchildren: Emmanuel, Yousuf and Noura, Lacey and Landon.

Juvenal was born on September 22, 1935 in Sao Jorge, Azores, Portugal. He is preceded in death by his parents, Manuel and Ilidia Regalo and two siblings, Aurelio and Fatima. He is survived by three sisters: Alda, Irene and Leocadia.

Juvenal moved to the neighboring island of Terceira, where he met his devoted and lovely wife, Nilda. He worked for the fishing port in Angra do Heroismo and with his father, creating quality wooden furniture and their favorite musical instruments. In 1967, Juvenal and Nilda with their young family immigrated to Eureka. He worked in the fishing, the timber and, ultimately, the construction industry as a self-employed master craftsman. He also designed, fabricated and serviced equipment in the local dairy industry surrounding Arcata. He did everything with ingenuity and passion, and so his work was a special gift to his family and community. First and foremost, he enjoyed working alongside his children over the years which imparted an uncompromising work ethic as well as a lifetime of knowledge and skills. Juvenal shared his artistic spirit and creative solutions with people he knew. He brought his talents to support friends in the Portuguese community, helping to remodel the Portuguese Hall of Arcata. The entrance doors of that building remain as one of many examples of his love for fine craftsmanship. He came from a well-known musical family in the Azores, and often at the end of his work day he enjoyed playing his favorite instruments, the organ or guitar, for all at home.

Juvenal was a devoted husband, father and man of Catholic faith. He lived with humility, commitment and with unwavering determination. We take comfort in knowing that Juvenal’s life was guided by a desire to care for his family and friends, with a constant eye toward improving people’s living situations. With his strong hands and the playfulness of a gentle soul, he will continue to be present in all our lives.

Thank you for keeping our family in your prayers and we are profoundly grateful for the outpouring of love during this time. We also wish to express our appreciation to all his compassionate caregivers during his last years.

A Rosary will be held at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Eureka on November 8 at 9:30 a.m., followed by a funeral mass at 10 a.m. Juvenal’s final resting place will be at St. Bernard’s Cemetery with a burial service at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to either the Portuguese Hall of Arcata or St. Bernard Catholic Church in Eureka in his memory.

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