Ramon Amado Guerra, age 76, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2022 in San Antonio, Texas. He was born on November 12, 1945 in San Antonio, Texas. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, educator, and active parishioner.
Ramon was preceded in death by his parents, Ramon and Maria del Rosario Guerra at a young age, and was raised by his grandmother Sra. Perez and Uncles Oscar and Fernando Guerra. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Sylvia Rebecca Guerra; his children Ramon Alonso Guerra and partner Laura Chavez; Ricardo Amado Guerra, wife Idalia Maria Guerra, beautiful granddaughters Alina Lucia Guerra and Astrid Luz Guerra; and daughter Dr. Rosa Alisa Guerra. He had six first cousins, Dardanella Cardenas, ♱Dr. Fernando Guerra, Raul Guerra, Irma Perez, Josephine Perales, and Charlotte Garcia, whom he loved as siblings.
Ramon attended Our Lady of Guadalupe and Sacred Heart for elementary and middle school. He was educated under the Marianist Tradition and graduated from Central Catholic High School (Class of ‘64) and St. Mary’s University with a BA and MA. He obtained an Administration Certification from UTSA. He was a passionate and dedicated educator who later would become a district administrator. His career would ultimately span over 37 years in the public school system. In the classroom, he taught government and shortly thereafter became a school counselor. At the age of 30 years old, he was one of the youngest school principals in the San Antonio Independent School District leading Johnson and later Margil Elementary schools. In the early 90s, he accepted a position in the Edgewood Independent School District where he worked in several capacities, as the Director of Guidance and Counseling, and Director of Career Technology and Education. He loved to keep his mind active and stay busy. In his retirement, he began a second career working for the Archdiocese of San Antonio in the Catholic School Department and later in the Office for Clergy and Consecrated Life.
His benevolence and generosity extended beyond the workday where he truly made his community a better place. He was a member of St. Paul’s Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree Knights, Knights of St. Gregory, and the San Antonio Optimist Club. He held leadership positions on the PTC at St. Paul’s Catholic School and Central Catholic High School, and most recently was the Chairperson of St. Paul’s Pastoral Counsel. Additionally, he served on the St. Mary’s University Alumni Board, Board of Directors for Central Catholic, Archdiocesan School Board as President, and School Board for Mount Sacred Heart. He was especially proud to be affiliated with the Marianists, the Brigidine Sisters, Salesian Sisters, the Josefinas, the Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and the Sisters of Perpetual Adoration of Guadalupe.
Ramon was grateful for his many blessings, including loyal friends, loving family, and a strong Catholic faith. He loved to travel, especially on cruise ships. He also enjoyed singing and dancing that attracted him to the arts, enjoying countless musicals, plays, concerts, and movies. He enjoyed his granddaughters who called him “Papo”, watching las noticias y novelas with his wife Sylvia, listening to Juan Gabriel classics, and cheering on the Spurs. Ramon had a contagious smile with a keen sense of humor that was evident in his final days with his many visitors. He will be greatly missed.
The family sincerely thanks all his doctors, nurses, and healthcare providers who cared for him. They are extremely grateful for the overwhelming love and support they received from family and friends both near and far.
MEMORIAL SERVICES
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Receiving of Friends: 5:30pm
Rosary recited: 7:00pm
St. Paul’s Catholic Church
350 Sutton @St. Cloud, 78228
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Receiving of Friends: 9:30am
Funeral Mass to be offered: 10:00am
St. Paul’s Catholic Church
350 Sutton @St. Cloud, 78228
Celebration of Life: 11:15am
St. Paul’s Community Center
1201 Donaldson Ave., 78228
Inurnment: 2:00pm
Resurrection Cemetery @Cordi-Marian
11624 Culebra, 78253
MEMORIAL CONTRIBITIONS
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ramon’s name to
Central Catholic High School
1403 N. St. Mary's St., San Antonio, Texas 78215
or
St. Paul’s Parking Lot Project
350 Sutton, San Antonio, Texas 78228
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