We honor the life and memories of a man who gave so much. Eugene “Gene” Guzman passed away on July 13, 2019 at his home in Austin, TX surrounded by the love of family and friends. To the community, he was always there to help with his craft to make others’ lives easier. Through the company he built more than 30 years ago, he provided plumbing services to non-profit construction projects supporting women’s services programs and meeting the needs of the church to help build facilities. To his family, he was always there to share unconditional love as a son, brother, father and grandfather, teaching the best angles to hit a cue ball, or sharing gardening and home improvement tips or often a good joke. And, to his wife, Virginia, he was always there with a love to last a lifetime, including a private ceremony to renew their vows of 47 years in his final days.
Gene was born in Leander, TX on September 11, 1945 to Eugenio and Concepcion Guzman and graduated from Johnston High School. He shared a special bond with his parents and a close connection with his immediate family, extended family and friends. Gene was always a reliable confidant, friend and partner. As a life partner to Virginia, she and Gene created countless memories. Many of these were shared with family and friends, like a trip to Vegas or catching up over a beer at Happy Days or the Scoot Inn.
The list of those who will miss his wit and electrifying smile is long. They include his immediate family and friends too numerous to mention. In addition to his wife, Gene is survived also by their daughter Lisa Mays and husband Brad and their daughter, Kennedy. Gene is also survived by daughters Gina, Connie and Monica Guzman and son Eugene Guzman, III, in addition to 14 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Gene is also survived by his sisters Ruby Romo, Vicenta Martinez, Loraine Guzman, Mary Guzman and brother Juan Guzman and preceded in death by his parents and brother James Guzman.
Visitation will be held at Cook-Walden Funeral Home, at 6100 N. Lamar, on Thursday, July 18, 2019 from 6- 7 PM, with a rosary to follow from 7 – 8 PM. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, July 19, 2019 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church followed by a graveside service at Cook-Walden Capital Parks Cemetery from 12:30 – 1:00 PM.
