He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army having served his country during the Korean War earning multiple medals in the process. Following his stint in the Army he spent many years in the upholstery industry but his true passion and calling was that as a pastor at the Church of the Holy Spirit in Georgetown, Texas which he founded in 1977. To say that he loved his church and his flock would be an understatement. Constantly in prayer, he would always include all of his family, friends and acquaintances and, amazingly, he would always mention each of them by name.
Elias was preceded in death by his father Jimmy Guajardo, his mother Dolores Garcia, his step-father Joe Garcia, his brother Daniel Garcia, and his sisters Elvia Castillo and Faye Carrasco.
Elias is survived by his wife of 60 years Mary Lou Guajardo and children Elizabeth and husband Daniel, Edward and wife Angie, Abel and wife Christie, Rebecca, Norma, Joel and wife Norma Jean, Stella and husband Samson, and the youngest Brenda.
He is also survived by brothers Benjamin Guajardo, Paul Guajardo, Raymond Garcia, Joe Garcia, Alex Garcia, and sisters Esther Barrera, Janie Muñoz, and Rosie Garcia.
Elias leaves behind 25 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and the legacy as a spiritual father to countless others.
A visitation for family and friends will be Saturday, December 5, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Cook-Walden Davis Funeral Home in Georgetown. A prayer service will begin at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Sunday, December 6, 2020 at the Church of the Holy Spirit in Georgetown. Elias will be laid to rest at Georgetown Memorial Cemetery.
