Alejandro Guerrero

Alex Guerrero, 77 passed away on July 26, 2012. He was the son of the late Juan and Francisca Guerrero. Bon in Chandler, Arizona but made Tempe his home since 1973.

In the early years Alex and family lived in Safford, Arizona where he was manager of Karls Shoe Store where he realized sales was his passion. Moving back to Mesa he became a real estate agent and manager for Woody's Realty. He became a broker and started the firm, Casa de Guerrero with his wife Helen, which was established in 1966 in Phoenix. He loved the South Phoenix area and its views and realized the potential for growth. He opened a music store for awhile called, Casa de Musica, as well. Real estate was his passion in which he was successful throughout his career. Never wanting to retire he still was at his office with his sons until the very end. Our father was a devoted husband who loved traveling with his wife of 57 years, Helen. He also loved the outdoors were he could enjoy camping and hunting with the family members. Another passion that he enjoyed was the time he could spend at the casinos. Along with these joys of his life, he also enjoyed his time with children and grandchildren. His children are: Cecilia (husband Troy), Alex Jr. (wife Sylvia), Christine (husband Bret), Jeff,

Robert and Larry who preceded him in death. Twelve grandchildren are: Angelica, Amber, Sonia, Alex, Dominic, Sophia, Jr., Ashley, Stephanie, Gabriel, Mia and Mason. Five great grandchildren are: Sebastian, Kaylen, Benny, Michael and Sean. Alex is survived by three brothers, Pepe, Juan, Ceasar and Sister Gloria.

Visitation 5-8 p.m. with Rosary at 7:30pm., Thursday August 2, 2012 at Resthaven Park Mortuary 4310 E. Southern Ave. Phx. AZ. Funeral Mass 10:00am Friday August 3, 2012 at Holy Spirit Church 1800 E. Libra Dr. Tempe, AZ. Followed by Interment at Mesa City

Cemetery 1212 N. Center St. Mesa, AZ.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to Hospice of The Valley.