Juan Demiranda, 96, of Salem and formerly of Camaguey, Cuba, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2016.

He was a political refugee from Cuba.

Preceding him in death was his wife, Angela Elisa Font.

His surviving family includes his daughter, Georgina Demiranda and husband, Ed Cook; grandchildren, Yamilet Lopez and Mary Belle Lopez; and great-grandchildren, Brian Parrado and Daver Olivera.

The family expresses a sincere thanks to Carilion Hospice for their loving care.

A graveside service will be conducted at Noon on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at East Hill Cemetery in Salem.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.johnmoakey.com.

The Demiranda family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, 540-389-5441.