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Jose Guerra Obituary
MISSION - Jose "Beché" Guerra, 68, passed away to be with our Lord on Wednesday March 4, 2009, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen, Texas. He was born to Antonio and Refugia Guerra in Mission, Texas on September 18, 1940.
He is survived by his loving wife, Elia Guerra; sons, Jose (Martha) Guerra Jr., Rogelio (Nena) Guerra, Ricardo Guerra, Daniel (Sobee) Guerra and Roel Guerra; daughter, Brenda (Armando) Sandoval; sister, Maria Balderas; brothers, Hector and Juan Guerra; grandchildren, Jose Guerra III, Vanessa Guerra, Rogelio Guerra Jr., Maribel Guerra, Daniel Guerra Jr., Krystal Guerra, Domonik Guerra, Yadi Salinas, Bernadette Escobedo, Feliciano Escobedo Jr., Armando Sandoval Jr.
Viewing for Jose Guerra will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today, Friday, March 6, 2009, at Virgil Wilson Memorial Chapel in Mission, Texas. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday March 7, 2009, at Our lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Mission, Texas. Burial will follow to Lord & I Cemetery in Palmview, Texas. Virgil Wilson Mortuary of Mission is in charge of funeral arrangements.
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Brenda Sandoval
September 18, 2023
BILLY GUERRA
August 25, 2009
beche;i pray ;every sunday;that you rest in peace along with your brothers manuel;raul;antonio and my brother antonio. when i get together with my brothers here we are glad to see each other.so if there is a bright side it is that you are having a great time with your brothers. miss you.
Brenda Sandoval
August 24, 2009
Hey Dad,
Today was the first day of school and I am sitting here alone waiting to pick up my brats. I was the one who cried because A.J. just hugged me and told me "bye"...he started kinder and will be attending all day. My good son, C.J. is growing up and started Junior High. I know he was nervous but he didn't show it. What can I say about Bernadette but except that she will be making fun of me tonight because I cried. Boy, do they grow up fast.
Well we took the trip to Disney World and it was fun. I think the only reason Mom decided to go with us is because I told her that my plans had been for you to go with us but I know you were there in spirit.
I apologize for not visiting your grave as often as I should but it's too painful for me. I still cry for you a lot but not in front of others or the children. I put up this front because people think I am tough but my children know the softer side of me and that is the side that cries whenever she is alone. I know you are in a better place but you are missed everyday.
Everytime the kiddos do something...I want to pick up the phone and tell you about it but instead I just sit down and talk to you.
I love you and miss you everyday but I am a stronger person because of you. You were always there for me in your own way and I am grateful.
C.J. Escobedo
June 12, 2009
Hey Welo,
Thank you so much for picking me up from school. I still remember you carried your chair in the back of your vehicle because you would go and get in line since 2:00 p.m. eventhough I didn't get out until 3:15 p.m.
It is funny how my Mom and everybody else still talk about how you would sit there with other parents or grandparents and have your "picnic".
I know you gave me a hard time because you loved me and just wanted me to open up to you. I really do love you but like I've told Mom; I don't show emotion but that doesn't mean I don't miss you everyday.
Daniel Guerra, Jr.
June 12, 2009
Hey Grandpa,
You couldn’t wait a little longer to meet our creator, could you? Well I don’t blame you. What a sight it must be. Although I know you’re in a better place I can’t help but shed tears of sadness knowing that in this life time, your touch I shall never again be able to feel. As those tears of pain roll down my face they quickly turn into tears of joy as the memories I have of you are played time and time again. I must say, your time here was greatly spent. You touched so many lives’ that your legacy will live on for decades to come. You will be greatly missed but never forgotten!!!
P.S. I never did thank you for everything you did to help get me where I am at today. THANK YOU! I LOVE YOU!!! May you Rest In Peace.
-PEACE-
Your Grandson,
Daniel Guerra Jr.
A Reminiscence
YES, thou art gone! and never more
Thy sunny smile shall gladden me;
But I may pass the old church door,
And pace the floor that covers thee.
May stand upon the cold, damp stone,
And think that, frozen, lies below
The lightest heart that I have known,
The kindest I shall ever know.
Yet, though I cannot see thee more,
'Tis still a comfort to have seen;
And though thy transient life is o'er,
'Tis sweet to think that thou hast been;
To think a soul so near divine,
Within a form so angel fair,
United to a heart like thine,
Has gladdened once our humble sphere.
By Anne Bronte
Bernadette Escobedo
June 3, 2009
Welo,
I am always thinking of you, and I miss everyday. I promised you that I would take much care of both my little brothers, and I want you to know that I won't ever break that promise.
I so much cherish the memories I have of you. I love you Welo.
A.J. Sandoval
June 3, 2009
Welo,
I will never forget you. I miss you everyday. My Thomas toys miss you too. I will listen so you could be proud of me.
(A.J. misses his welo a lot. He prays to him almost everyday. They were really close and had a very special bond as grandfather and grandson.)
Welo thinks we all look "purty" in this picture!
April 24, 2009
Welo & His Divas!
April 24, 2009
A Day with Welo!
April 24, 2009
Spending the Day with Welo.
April 24, 2009
Caught by Surprise!
April 21, 2009
Brenda Sandoval
April 21, 2009
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Sylvia Munoz (HEB RX)
March 10, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of sorrow. May God Bless You and your family Mrs. Guerra. I will miss Mr. Guerra's smile and silly jokes when he would come to the pharmacy.
Rene Guerra
March 9, 2009
Tio Beche, you were a great man and you are in my thoughts and prayers. We didnt know each other too well, but I am very grateful that you knew who I was. And mostly, I am grateful that you spoke to me and acknowledged me. I would see you mostly at weddings or quincaneras and you would shake my hand, smile, and tell me that you knew I'd be there because I always made it to the dances. I will forever remember. I am very sorry that I didnt make it to your funeral; I wanted to pay my last respects and I regret that I didnt try harder to be there. You and your family were always nice to me and for that I will always love you. say hello to my dad for me. Rest in Peace; GOD BLESS!
Rene & Aracely Solis
March 8, 2009
Sharing your sorrow; and hoping it will comfort you to know that many hearts reach out to you in sympathy and love.
billy guerra
March 6, 2009
dad'tony111'raul'meme save a beer for beche he is on his way
JAIME' GUERRA
March 6, 2009
I WILL MISS MY TIO, ESPECIALLY BECAUSE OF HIS SENSE OF HUMOR, ALWAYS WITH A SMILE AND ALWAYS JOKING AROUND WITH US. TIA, BRENDA, AND GUYS I LOVE YOU ALL AND MAY GOD HELP YOU GET THRU YOU SORROW. GOD BLESS YOU ALL-TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHER.
Alejandro Guerra
March 6, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you right now during this difficult time. May the memories bring you comfort to get through this. Alejandro Guerra & Family
Esmer Gutierrez
March 6, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
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