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Jess Guzman Obituary
Jess de Guzman passed away peacefully on July 23, 2007, in Simi Valley at the age of 83, after a courageous battle against a long-term illness.
A beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, Jess is survived by his wife, Rose; sons, Jerry and Gary; daughter, Mildred; grandchildren, Merissa and Ryan; and sisters, Felixberta and Lyr; and brother, Rudy.
Jess will be dearly missed.
A resident of Simi Valley for more than two decades, Jess was an avid pianist and music lover, sports aficionado, history buff, staunch Republican, an enthusiast of horse races and a chowhound par excellence. His career in insurance claims management was an enduring one, spanning more than three decades.
Born and educated in the Philippines, with law degree in hand, Jess immigrated to the United States in 1969. Jess de Guzman's quest for a better life took him and his family to Chicago, Ill.; Dallas, Texas; and finally to Los Angeles. His life was indeed a successful immigrant story!
Visitation and a vigil took place July 31 at Rose Family Funeral Home in Simi Valley. Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. today, Aug. 2, at St. Bede's Church in La Cañada. A graveside service will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hollywood Hills.
Assisting the family with funeral arrangements is the family-owned and -operated Rose Family Funeral Home and Cremation; phone 805-58800. Our family helping yours.
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Memories and Condolences
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Bill Villas
August 3, 2007
In our journey through life, we build memories along the way; then darkness falls; we're tired and we sleep, for it's the end of our day.
Though we're aware of the inevitable, we are never prepared for it. Parting makes it hard for those left behind. We refuse to let go, but we must. Jessie will always be with us in memory. My thoughts are with all of you on this, your hour of grief.
Bill and Lu Huntington
August 3, 2007
Our thoughts, comfort and prayers are with all of you.
We will certainly miss Jess's friendly smiles and greetings.
God Bess!
The Huntington family
Eric Villas
August 3, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Your friends and family from Bolingbrook, Illinois have the fondest memories of Uncle Jess. As a nephew who spent a lot of his growing years with his family, I remember good times living as their neighbor and his love for the Chicago area. He was a loyal fan of all the Chicago sports teams, even when he moved. It was a special time when he visited us the last time, during my wedding. We will miss you.
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