Juana "Jennie" Guerrero

Juana (Jennie) Guerrero was born on June 24, 1924 in Mocorito Sinaloa, Mexico to Felix and Gertrudis (Buelna) Robles. She died at the age of 101 on July 3, 2025 in Lindsay, Ca with her family by her side.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 75 years, Steve, and children, Esteban, Esther, and Luz. She was one of seven sisters and was preceded in death by sisters, Pauline, Antonia, Justina, and Eleanor.

She is survived by her four children, Robert (wife Carmen), Irene Bennett (husband Leroy), Steve (wife Virginia), and Pat Justice (husband Jeff). Also survived by sisters, Josephine Casillas and Modie De La Torre. She was blessed with 15 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.

In her early years the family moved from Mexico to Orange County and settled in Placentia, Ca where she met and married the Love of her life, Steve, in 1940. The young couple moved to the central valley and first resided in a labor camp where Steve was the Labor Contractor for Woodlake Packing House. Jennie was the camp cook for the many Farm Laborer workers who resided there.

In 1954 Steve and Jennie purchased their ranch of 68 years, affectionately called “The Big G Ranch”, located in Elderwood, Ca. She worked at several local packing houses, including Earlibest and Golden State Packers where she retired in 1990 after 35 years.

Jennie truly loved her family and her ranch which was the site of many family gatherings and celebrations. She enjoyed attending sporting events of her grandchildren and spent many summer vacations camping with family at Grant Grove and Eshom Creek.

She will be deeply missed, but Forever in our Hearts.

We thank Lindsay Gardens and Staff for her care and becoming like family.