Jose Daniel Loachamin Gualotuna

José Daniel Loachamin amado esposo, padre, abuelo, pastor y amigo, nació el 30 de noviembre de 1960 en Quito, Ecuador, hijo de María Consolación y José Manuel. Fue el mayor de siete hermanos y desde joven mostró amor y cuidado por su familia.
En una reunión navideña de la iglesia, donde su futura esposa representaba a María en la pastorela, conoció al amor de su vida. Su matrimonio de casi 45 años estuvo marcado por fe, devoción y amor.
A los 20 años, mientras servía en el ejército, tuvo un encuentro transformador con Dios. Desde ese momento dedicó su vida al ministerio, sirviendo con pasión como pastor y mentor de muchos. Además de pastorear, trabajó en la manufactura y como mecánico, encontrando alegría en el trabajo con sus manos, pero siempre priorizando su llamado a guiar a otros.
Pastoreó fielmente la iglesia Cristiana Bautista Salvación Divina en Amaguaña, por 20 años y fundo la Iglesia verdad Viviente en Sangolquí, durante 4 años en Ecuador. Tuvo 42 años de ministerio junto a su esposa y dos hijas y tres hijos, a quienes transmitió un profundo amor por Cristo. Hoy, todos ellos continúan sirviendo en ministerios y liderazgos, testimonio vivo de su legado. Una de sus frases favoritas era: "Levantando hombres y mujeres de verdad."
En 2011 viajó a los Estados Unidos para visitar a sus hijos que estudiaban allí, y trabajo y apoyo económicamente a su hijo la escuela de medicina en Ecuador. Su pasión por el aprendizaje lo llevó a graduarse en Baptist University of the Américas con un diplomado en estudios teológicos y una Maestría en Divinidad en Southwestern Theological Seminary en 2021, y al momento de su fallecimiento se encontraba trabajando en su doctorado.
Amaba a Dios, a su familia, y a su iglesia. Fue un soñador, un mecánico apasionado por los autos, y un visionario. Siempre tenía nuevos proyectos en mente, muchas veces soñando con ampliar su hogar en Ecuador y otras con viajar por el mundo.
El 10 de septiembre de 2025 falleció en paz en su hogar en San Antonio, Texas, con su amada esposa a su lado. Será recordado, ante todo, como un seguidor de Cristo y pastor, dejando un legado de fe, esperanza y amor.
Le sobreviven su esposa de casi 45 años, Olga Guachamin; sus hijas Caty y Raquel; sus hijos Israel, Aaron y Josías, sus nietos: Eliana, Faith, Eden, Lucas, Gabriel, Evelyn, Selah; sus hermanos Claudio, Leopoldo, Segundo, Jaime, Janet y Nely, y muchos familiares, amigos e hijos espirituales impactados por su vida.
José Daniel Loachamin, beloved husband, father, grandfather, pastor, and friend, was born on November 30, 1960, in Quito, Ecuador, to María Consolación and José Manuel. He was the oldest of seven siblings and from a young age showed love and care for his family.
At a Christmas church gathering, where his future wife was portraying Mary in the pageant, he met the love of his life. Their nearly 45 years of marriage were marked by faith, devotion, and love.
At the age of 20, while serving in the military, he had a life-changing encounter with God. From that moment on, he dedicated his life to ministry, serving passionately as a pastor and mentor to many. In addition to pastoring, he worked in manufacturing and as a mechanic, finding joy in working with his hands but always prioritizing his calling to guide others.
He faithfully pastored the Cristiana Bautista Salvación Divina church in Amaguaña for 20 years and founded Iglesia Verdad Viviente in Sangolquí, serving there for 4 years in Ecuador. Together with his wife, he dedicated 42 years to ministry, raising two daughters and three sons to whom he imparted a deep love for Christ. Today, all of them continue to serve in ministries and leadership, a living testimony of his legacy. One of his favorite phrases was: "Raising true men and women."
In 2011, he traveled to the United States to visit his children who were studying there. He worked and supported his son financially through medical school in Ecuador. His passion for learning led him to graduate from Baptist University of the Américas with a diploma in theological studies and later a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Theological Seminary in 2021. At the time of his passing, he was working toward his doctorate.
He loved God, his family, and his church. He was a dreamer, a mechanic with a passion for cars, and a visionary. He always had new projects in mind-sometimes dreaming of expanding his home in Ecuador, other times of traveling the world.
On September 10, 2025, he passed away peacefully at his home in San Antonio, Texas, with his beloved wife by his side. He will be remembered above all as a follower of Christ and pastor, leaving behind a legacy of faith, hope, and love.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 45 years, Olga Guachamin; his daughters Caty and Raquel; his sons Israel, Aaron, and Josías; his grandchildren: Eliana, Faith, Eden, Lucas, Gabriel, Evelyn, Selah; his siblings Claudio, Leopoldo, Segundo, Jaime, Janet, and Nely; and many relatives, friends, and spiritual children whose lives were impacted by him.
Memorials may be made to Online condolences can be made at https://www.merodriguez.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to M. E. Rodriguez Funeral Home, 511 Guadalupe Street San Antonio, TX 78207, (210) 226-6111.