CELIA M. GUERRERO

CELIA M. GUERRERO
Celia M. Guerrero, lovingly known as "Chela", passed away Saturday afternoon in Corpus Christi, TX. She was 91. Born on September 13, 1920 in Rio Grande City, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Vicente Guerrero and Maria Margarita Margo Guerrero. She attended Immaculate Conception School in Rio Grande City and graduated from Our Lady of the Lake High School in San Antonio, TX. Upon graduation, she enrolled at the University of Texas where she acquired a degree in business.
She returned to Rio Grande City and taught business classes for 10 years. Over the summer, she re-enrolled at the University of Texas where, after three summers, she received her Master's degree in library science. She then became the Rio Grande City High School librarian; a position she maintained for 30 years, retiring in 1990. In the fall of 1990 she was invited to set up the library at the new John and Olive Hinojosa Elementary School. She continued to volunteer there until the end of September. In November 1991 she started temporary work at the Starr County Public Library where she remained until the end of June 1992. A dedicated and committed educator, Chela was a pillar of Rio Grande City's scholastic community and strongly encouraged higher education.
Chela spent many summers traveling the world. She toured China , Australia , Europe, and the Holy Land just to name a few. She was also an avid supporter of the University of Texas.
Before leaving Rio Grande City, Chela was an active member of Immaculate Conception Church; she taught CCD and bible classes and served on the Parish Council. She was also a member of the Los Garcias prayer group, the Starr County Historical Society and a H.O.S.T. volunteer at Ringgold Intermediate School.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers Hector S. Guerrero, Elias J. (Adela) Guerrero, Sr., and Joel (Leah) Guerrero.
She is survived by her brother Raul R. (Carmen) Guerrero of McAllen, TX and her sister Rosaura G. Garcia (the late Dr. J.A. Garcia) of Alice, TX.
Her nieces and nephews, Maria Margarita G. Ruiz (Alice), Maria Cecilia Guerrero (McAllen), Joel Guerero, Jr. (Rio Grande City), Elias J. Guerrero, Jr. (New York, NY), Adriana G. Streetman (Austin), Rafael Guerrero (Benbrook), Eduardo Guerrero (Grand Junction, CO), Carlos Guerrero (Boerne), Gilberto J. Guerrero (Stillwater, OK), David J. Guerrero (McAllen), M. Teresa Guerrero (McAllen), Ana Guerrero Reed (McAllen), Raul R. Guerrero (McAllen), Carmen M. Guerrero (McAllen), Alberto L. Guerrero (McAllen), Maria Rebecca Garcia (Dallas) and Jose Amador Garcia, Jr. (Alice).
The family would like to thank the many caregivers who provided loving attention to Chela during the past few years.
Rosary will be recited at 1 p.m. Monday, January 16, 2012 at Rosas Funeral Home in Alice, TX followed by a funeral mass at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church at 2 pm. Internment will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 17, 2012 in Rio Grande City, TX. A memorial service will be held in McAllen, TX at a later date.
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