Delphine O. Guajardo

August 12, 1932 – May 5, 2025

Delphine “Fina” O. Guajardo, age 92, passed away peacefully into eternal life on Monday, May 5, 2025. Born on August 12, 1932, in Pflugerville, Texas, Fina spent most of her life in Manor, Texas, where she was a cherished member of her family, church, and community.

Fina is preceded in death by her parents, Eliseo and Rita Guajardo; her sister, Minnie Guajardo; her brothers, Adam Guajardo and Willie Guajardo; her brothers-in-law, Ruben Jaime and Thomas Galindo Jr.; and her nephew, Mark Christopher Olvera.

She is survived by her devoted sisters: Ernestine Galindo, Lynda Jaime, Rita Jonse (Johnny), and Hope Olvera (Snow), all of Manor. She is also survived by her sisters-in-law, Janell Guajardo of Pflugerville and Ann Guajardo of Manor.

Though Fina never married or had children of her own, she found immense joy and purpose in caring for her many nieces and nephews, whom she loved dearly. She is lovingly remembered by: Tommy Galindo, Kathy Guajardo, Karen Ritch (Randy), Brenda Porras (Butch), Kirk Jonse (Cathy), John Jonse Jr. (Mary Ruth), Adam Jaime, Denise Garza (Ross), Tiffany Stork (Brian), Guillermo Galindo, and Julie Galindo.

Her legacy continues through her great-nieces and great-nephews: Candice Zenquiz (David), Crystal Galindo (Kathryn), Cassidy Williams (Tony), Christen Ellis (Kandice), Christopher Galindo, Alex Jonse (Morgan), Garret Jonse (Ryan), Conrad Jonse, Jay Jonse, Christina Kelly (Wes), Mark Christopher Garza, Brianna Porras (Kaya), and Elijah Ritch; and her great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews: Rozlyn Cruz, Vaughn Cruz, Madeline Fogt, Colter Jonse, and Angel Rose Morales-Porras. She also held close in her heart her chosen niece and nephew, Kiersten Legge and Ricky Lopez.

A lifelong and faithful member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manor, Fina was a charter member of KJT #131 and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Conference. Her Catholic faith was the foundation of her life. She was deeply devoted to the Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet and was known for her constant prayers for others.

Fina’s many talents included cooking, gardening, sewing, crochet, and needlepoint. She found joy in life’s simple pleasures: completing word search puzzles on her porch, savoring a Dr Pepper, working jigsaw puzzles, coloring, and playing Bingo—often for hours. She especially enjoyed piña coladas and was always ready for a spontaneous shopping trip or family outing.

She was a loyal and trusted friend, a steady and prayerful presence, and a woman of great generosity, strength, and independence. Above all, Fina was a pillar of unwavering love and support to her family.

In her final years, she received loving care from Julie Galindo, Mary Ruth Jonse, Ricky Lopez, Karen Ritch, and Kathy Guajardo. Surrounded by family and embraced in love, Fina approached her final days with peace and grace, expressing readiness to be with her Lord.

The family extends its deepest gratitude to the doctors, nurses, and staff at St. David’s Medical Center and Hospice Austin’s Christopher House for their compassionate care.

May Fina—our dear sister, loving aunt, and friend—rest in eternal peace. Her loving presence and joyful spirit will remain in our hearts forever.

A visitation for Delphine will be held Sunday, May 11, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home, 14501 North Ih-35, Pflugerville, TX 78660, followed by a prayer service from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A Funeral mass will be held in Delphine's honor Monday, May 12, 2025 at 12:00 pm at St Joseph Catholic Church, 10104 Hill Ln, Manor, TX 78653 , Followed by a Committal service Monday, May 12, 2025 at 12:30 pm in Manor City Cemetery, 582 N Lockhart St, Manor, TX 78653.