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1969 Jose 2025

Jose Raul Guardado

September 10, 1969 — February 6, 2025

Jose Raul Guardado was born and raised in San Juan Opico, La Libertad, El Salvador. He was the oldest of five siblings and grew up in a humble household during the El Salvador Cival War. From a young age, he worked in the fields. He loved nature and all animals. Despite his family's situation and the great distrust taught to people during war time, Jose was a generous and kind person who loved sharing his time and resources with others without hesitation. In 1991, he made his way to the U.S. in the pursuit of love and started a family.Jose's compassion for fellow humans ran deep, and he was always trying to help others. During the pandemic he became a Chaplain in order to keep helping as many people as possible. He is survived by his wife, Lil, his daughter, Jessica, his mother, Virginia, and his four siblings: Maria Teresa, Ana María, Manuel y Linda. He valued family and love over all else.

Jose Raul Guardado nació y creció en San Juan Opico, La Libertad, El Salvador. El fue el mayor de cinco hermanos y creció en un hogar humilde durante la guerra civil de El Salvador. Desde pequeño trabajo en los campos. Le encantaba la naturaleza y los animales. A pesar de la situación familiar y la desconfianza sembrada al prójimo durante el tiempo del conflicto armado, José fue una persona generosa y cariñosa quien le gustaba compartir su tiempo y bienes con los demás. En 1991, el se vino a los EEUU persiguiendo el amor y la ilusión de empezar una familia.La compassion que Jose le tenía al prójimo fue grande y lo inspiró ayudar a los demás. Durante la pandemia, se convirtió en Capellan para seguir ayudando la mayor cantidad de gente posible. Le sobreviven su esposa, Lil, su hija, Jessica, su madre, Virginia, y sus hermanos: María Teresa, Ana María, Manuel, y Linda. El valoraba mucho la familia y el amor sobre todo.

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Celebration of Life

Monday, March 24, 2025

7:00 - 9:00 pm (Pacific time)

St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church

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Mass

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

10:00 - 11:00 am (Pacific time)

St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church

1879 N Lake Ave, Altadena, CA 91001

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Tuesday, March 25, 2025

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