Gilbert Guajardo, beloved Beto, Daddy, Grandpa ChooChoo, passed away on March 10, 2021 at the age of 80 years old. Born in Houston, Texas on December 17, 1940 to Juan and Mary Guajardo, he considered himself a native Houstonian.
Gilbert is proceeded in death by the love of his life, Manuela “Nellie” Gonzalez Guajardo. They had 49 years of marriage together.
Left to carry on his legacy are his children; Gilbert Guajardo Jr., Yolanda G. Sosa (Salvador), Maryann San Miguel (Gabriel), Norma Jean Mendoza and Dianna Gonzalez. Numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren and also sisters; Lupe Palacios (Johnny), Diamantina Valdez and Sylvia Sermeno.
Visitation will be held at Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 from 5-8pm. Celebration of Life will take place on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at 1pm in the Chapel at Earthman Resthaven with burial to immediately follow. Serving as pallbearers will be Gilbert Guajardo Jr. (son), Salvador Sosa Jr. (grandson), Steven Sosa (grandson), Simon Sosa (grandson), Matthew Mendoza (grandson) and Thomas Mendoza (grandson).