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July 31, 1928 - October 16, 2025
Louie Guerra, 97, passed away peacefully in his sleep Thursday, October 16, 2025 at his home in Lompoc California.
Louie was born July 31,1928 in Lompoc, CA to parents Antonio (Tony) Guerra and Stella (Noni) Pastre Guerra, who immigrated from northern Italy in 1911 and 1922.
Louie loved farming and all of his John Deere tractors and even continued to work after his so called retirement in 1998 all the way up until July 2024. Louie was a long time Elks Lodge Member of 55 years, and he was a regular at the Chumash Casino, and he never met a sweet that he didn't love.
Louie cofounded Guerra Custom Farming in 1978 with his son Robert Guerra, and continued relationship with several farmers in the community throughout the years. In addition to work he loved fishing, hunting and traveling with his late wife Norma.
Louie married his one and only love June 27, 1949 where they built their forever home in the hills of Lompoc in 1980's until her death March 2, 1993.
Louie is survived by his three sons Steven (Carrie), Robert (Sue) and Daniel (Linda) Guerra.
Louie leave a legacy of nine grandchildren Macee Alley (Dylan), Brian (Sharene) Brent (Miriam), Kevin Guerra, Bethany Covington (Brenton), Justin Guerra, Russ Guerra, Christine Bustamante, and Phillip Bustamante. His Great Grand children Curren Alley Rose, Timber Alley Tyler (Brysen), Sierra Guerra, Makenzie Guerra, Carter Guerra, Draper Guerra, Hayden Covington, Decker Guerra and one great great grandson Rowan Rose.
Louie is also survived by his sister Della Guerra Rider and her family. Proceeded in death Mike Guerra and Mary Beattie Guerra.
Louie also leave behind his companion of many years Maxine (Marty) Sudden.
Louie will be remembered for his work ethic, kind heart, devotion to his family and friends, and his love for anything chocolate.
Funeral service will be held October 28, 2025 at 11am at Lompoc Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations made be made the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
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Sharon Grossini Townsend
Yesterday
I will always remember and cherish the stories of My Mom and Dad (Charlie and Pauline )going on dates with Norma and Louie. May they all be together and have those dating times together again in that old car they went out in. Deepest condolences to All the Guerra Family. He was a Lompoc Legend that will truly be missed.
Carol Stockwell
Yesterday
A true icon in Lompoc´s history.
Gracie
Yesterday
My condolences to the Guerra Family
Dana Chambers
Yesterday
May God bless the entire Guerra family in this time of sorrow. RIP Louie
Trini and family Ledesma
October 21, 2025
Louie was a great person and a friend to many. He will be deeply missed. Will always be greatful for our frienship.
Stan Deguchi
October 21, 2025
My condolences go out to the Guerra family. It was always a pleasure to see and talk with Lou. He was a class act and will be missed .
John & Lesley Lake
October 21, 2025
I always enjoyed visiting with Louie and appreciate the brief times we spent together
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