José Antonio Guerra Estrada (Joseph Anthony-Joe-Toño) age 94, passed away surrounded by family on April 9, 2015. A life-time resident of New Orleans, he was living in Colorado since Hurricane Katrina. Born January 23, 1921 in Nicaragua to José Antonio Guerra and Rosa Nellye Estrada. Grandson of former Nicaraguan President General Juan José Estrada and Salvadora Avilés Estrada. Survived by his wife of sixty years, Estela Herrera Guerra. Remembered con gran amor by daughter Rosa Maria Guerra, her twins Rosa Maria and Juan José Medina, his wife Carolina Oliveira Medina; daughter Sara Guerra Rooney, husband Donald Rooney, their children Erin Rooney McLean, husband Dr. Justin McLean, Kelly Rooney Pearsall, husband Russell Pearsall; daughter Jeannette Zarrruk, her son Roberto Elias Zarruk. Proud great-grandfather of Melissa Medina and Logan McLean. He was always close and grateful to the Herrera family for their love and support through the years. He loved his Estrada cousins, many dear maternal family members, his brothers and sisters Guerra, their descendants, "adopted" relatives and close friends. WWII Ranger Medic awarded The Purple Heart, among other medals. Survived by his close Ranger buddies Joe Drake and Warren "Half-track" Burmaster. Talented violinist played with symphonies, bands and up until 2005 added a spark to several church choirs. His family treasures memories of watching football on Sunday (Who Dat!), feeding ducks at City Park and sharing his appreciation for nature. His courage, guidance, music, beautiful woodworking, inspirational stories, sense of humor and loving spirit will forever be engraved in our hearts. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at LAKE LAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. in New Orleans, on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 1:00PM. Interment will follow in Metairie Cemetery. A visitation will be held at the funeral home beginning at 10:00AM. To view and sign the guest book, visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.
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