Estamos muy tristes cuando nos enteramos del fallecimiento de Guillermo, pero muy agradecidos de haberlo conocido.  Cuando vivíamos en San Diego íbamos todas las semanas a comer un carne asada burrito y siempre el nos recibía con bromas y una sonrisa enorme. Después nos mudamos a Florida y no pudimos venir a visitarlo por 2 años. Y recién volvimos a San Diego a visitar a Guillermo y comer sus increíbles burritos pero nos enteramos de las noticias en la perla #2. Muchas bendiciones y amor para la familia de este ser tan increíble.

Guillermo was a treasure to the PB community.  He used to let me bring my dog Lyla into the Emerald La Perla and would laugh and laugh when she put her paws up on the counter.  Best Cali Burrito on the planet.  RIP, chico.

Our hearts go out to Guillermo’s family at this time of loss. We live next door to his business on Emerald Street. His kindness and smile will always be remembered. We missed him when he moved away and were delighted upon his return. 

He clearly loved his family. Those of you who shared your lives with him have our sympathy. We will hold you all in our prayers and thank you for letting his neighbors and customers at La Perla share a little of his grace  with us. 

With love,
Terrie and Paton

We are so sorry for the families loss and sorry we are not in town to make the funeral.  

We were Guillermo’s neighbors on Emerald. He was an integral part of our neighborhood here at Emerald and we will  remember him for his kindness, infectious smile, and welcoming presence. Most mornings when he came to work we would say hi or chat.  Guillermo always welcomed me with his big wonderful smile. It would always  start my morning on a  high note! When he sold the restaurant, we were heartbroken because we knew we would not see him as much but then a few weeks back when he said he was re-opening, we couldn’t have been happier!  I am still heartbroken to know we will not see him again.

I will miss my conversations with Guillermo in the mornings, going in the back door of La Perla with my own plate and walking out with homemade food that was delicious and never felt like take out.  I will miss his huge smile when I gave him limes from our tree.  

I have so many memories of his generosity. When we moved it to the neighborhood, he was one of the first people to come and say hello and welcome us.  One time we were going to get rid of an old barbecue and Guillermo said he wanted it so we gave it to him. The next thing we know he was cooking food for the neighborhood on it. To speak to his kindness, one  time when we did not have water for days Guillermo  gave us the keys to his restaurant so that we could use the bathroom at night.  

We will never forget his generosity to us and how he made our unique neighborhood so special.

What a kind and friendly man. I used to frequent La Perla on Emerald and his friendly service and the excellent food were as notably good as the smile he welcomed everyone with. He taught me things about Oaxaca I’d have not known otherwise. Prayers for Guillermo and his family and friends. He was  a great addition to Pacific Beach and he’ll  be missed.

Lo siento mucho por está pérdida de un hombre que todo hizo por su familia gusto haberlo conocido Recordarlo siempre

OBITUARY

Guillermo Rodriguez Ocampo

August 23, 1960 – December 7, 2023

Funeraria del Angel Chula Vista

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