Guillermo Teodoro Borraz Ardid

Guillermo Ardid Obituary

August 12, 2015
Guillermo Teodoro Borraz Ardid, known as Chef Guillermo of Chez Ardid restaurant, passed away in Alpharetta, Georgia on August 12th, 2015, surrounded by his family. He was 90 years old. Guillermo left a rich legacy in the culinary arts in San Antonio and Europe. Born in Spain, he and his wife immigrated to the US to follow their dream of owning a restaurant. They opened one in France and later opened Chez Ardid in San Antonio from 1977 to 1999. Guillermo enjoyed spending time with his family the most, cooking for them and telling stories. His spirit lives on in the family he left behind, his wife of 59 years, Jacqueline Legros Ardid, his son Miguel Ardid, his daughters, Anabelle Ardid Parry and Jacqueline Ardid Gross, their spouses, Teresa Ardid, Scott Parry and Mark Gross, his grandchildren, Christian Gross, Marie-Louise Friedland, Allen Gross, Samuel Friedland, Danielle Gross and Andrea Parry and stepgranddaughter, Britney
Garcia and granddaughter in law, Laura Gross.
Guillermo will be interned at Mission Park Dominion on September 6th, 2015 with a memorial from noon to 2pm in the Chapel for family, friends and acquaintances. To leave a message for the family or a remembrance, please visit beautifultribute.com.

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Published by San Antonio Express-News on Sep. 1, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Guillermo Ardid

14 Entries

Carlos y Diana Reategui

September 10, 2015

Muy queridos Jacqueline, Anabelle, Miguel and Jacqueline,
Este gran amigo ha dejado un profundo vacío a sus amigos y a los que lo rodean. Como contaba en su época de colegial, después del desayuno, se metía unas aceitunas en los bolsillos para disfrutarlas a la hora de almuerzo. Y un buen día el y otro amigo se fueron a Suiza a un buen restaurante a comer rico! Allí comenzó la gran hazaña por la que fue reconocido como el primer chez de San Antonio. Los visitamos en cada viaje que hacíamos y yo me preparaba para poderle contar cosas de la colonia española que aprecian en Las Tradiciones de Ricardo Palma. De esa forma los dos cuentistas disfrutábamos uno del otro. El tenía ilusión de venir al Peru, por las cosas que había escuchado de la comida peruana. Siempre lo recordaremos por su alegría, generosidad a los demás y por enseñarnos algunos secretos de la paella. Es para nosotros recordar un gran amigo, una gran persona, y sentimos una gran pérdida.
Carlos y Diana de Lima

September 7, 2015

Mrs.Ardid and family,
So sad to hear of this wonderful Gentleman's passing but yet he brings memories of my Father Gregory Guajardo Sr.from La Louisian.My Dad had a great deal of respect and admiration for "El Senor Ardid" I remember small get togethers that just were better than any fine dining restaurant you could think of! Joys of giving and sharing were the greatest lessons a little guy could ever learn! I know they are up there cooking and serving "El Senor" God bless you and your family!

Gregory Guajardo Jr.
Frisco,Tx.

September 6, 2015

Correction, the last time we ate at Chez Ardid was New Years Eve 1998. Ceci Osherow

September 6, 2015

My husband and I were very sad to hear of Guillermo Ardid's passing. We read today's article in the SA Express News.

We first met Guillermo and family in 1977 when they opened up Chez Ardid at 7701 Broadway, Dijon Plaza. Later they moved to 1919 San Pedro. What a wonderful restaurant. It was a real treat to go there for lunch or dinner and special occasions. We have so many good memories of Mr. Ardid. We were there for dinner New Years Eve 1997. I think that was the last time we ate there.

I learned to cook from him, as well as from Miguel and Anabelle. So basically, he taught me how to cook.

His many recipes often grace our table and we think of him. I have many of his recipes in albums.

To all of you in the Ardid family, we love you and wish you well in this time of grief. Ceci and Randy Osherow

Sue Noble

September 6, 2015

Dear Jacqueline, Annabelle, Miguel, and Jacqueline: All of you were such great friends to me and my family. One of the greatest memories I have of William was the night I was dining in your wonderful restaurant on the night I graduated from law school, and William brought me a bottle of wine that was the most wonderful wine I had ever tasted. He made me understand how special he and this place were. I will never forget that day. My love to you all

Bobbie Gibbons

September 4, 2015

Wonderful memories of dining at Chez Ardid. Meeting this fine gentleman was truly a gift. Rest in Peace, Chef Ardid

Karen Rasmussen

September 2, 2015

Guillermo will live on in all of you. Those of us who had the honour to have met him and spent time with the family will treasure the memories. For me, the time in San Antonio, and many years later in Los Olmos, welded a friendship I shall always hold dear. The warmth with which he received me in your home and made meals for us with great enjoyment, tells a tale of a selfless, generous human being with great qualities about enjoying what is life, quite simply, and giving to others. May he rest in peace. My love and thoughts to the family.

Matt Mauldin

September 2, 2015

Nothing but love and respect for this great man !

Marianne Lynch

September 2, 2015

Anabelle I have you in my prayers. Your dad sounds like he was an amazing gentleman. He certainly passed on his culinary talent to you. Peace to you and your family.

John Windham

September 2, 2015

Mrs. Ardid, Miguel, Anabelle and Jacqueline, My sincere condolences. He was a wonderful man. I will never forget the wonderful times I enjoyed with the family. God Bless you all.

September 1, 2015

It's difficult to condense one's memories of the wonderful times spent with Guillermo and his beautiful family. When I think about Guillermo, I find myself in a whirlwind of thoughts; the exquisite trips to Europe, visiting with Guillermo's family in his little village in Spain, dining in the finest of restaurants to enjoying holiday gatherings with his family in their home. Charles and I were truly blessed with a friendship that many may never have. Coping with the loss of a loved one is one of the hardest things to do. My prayers are with you Jacqueline and your family. Guillermo will live on in all our memories and in our hearts. Peace and Blessings to each of you.
With love, Shirley Becker

Beth Neely (Winbery) Dwyer

September 1, 2015

I am saddened to hear of this news. I remember him and his family well during my short lived stint as his employee at Chez Ardid. What a magical place that was! God bless to all his family in this time of grief.

Miss you Daddy

Anabelle Ardid Parry

September 1, 2015

Sondra Alfaro-Klamm

September 1, 2015

To all of Guillermo's beautiful family and friends, I send my deepest condolences on your great loss. I have been living in Lyon and as I go about my days I have had your entire family and the glory days of Chez Ardid and my early childhood memories of Handy Andy Oak Park ingrained in my brain, as that is when I first met Mr. Guillermo. I am grateful to his legacy for leaving so many of us with priceless moments that can never be matched and for his help each year with my NPRA duties and gatherings that he always ensured would be an astounding success.
A Dios, Don Guillermo y mil gracias por su arte, su presencia y su forma de ser.
May Mrs. Ardid and the family be surrounded by peace and much love at this difficult time. You are all in my hearts and prayers as I will go to Fourviere this morning to honor a job very well done!! VIVA Guillermo Ardid!!

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