Gregorio "Gollo" Guerrero passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at a Hebbronville nursing home at the age of 86. He was born on June 3, 1932 in Alejandrenas in Zapata County. He worked throughout his life as a Vaquero and cook at several ranches for many years. Gollo also worked for Katco for many years as a mechanic. He enjoyed the rodeo in his younger years, gardening and bbqing with his family. He will be dearly missed by his family and many friends that he made throughout the years. He married Maria Lilia Morante and had 3 children and also raised her children as well.
Gollo is preceded in death by his parents, Juanita and Benigno Guerreo ; wife Maria Lilia; grandson, Luis Rocha; sisters, Olivia Juarez and Eudelia Carreon.
He leaves behind to treasure his memories his children; Rafael (Zelma) Guerrero, Jose (Alma) Guerrero, Martina Guerrero all of Hebbronville, Chana (Mingo) Carrillo of Kingsville, Lucy (Eliberto) Cantu of Hebbronville; Ruben Sotelo of Corpus Christi, Roberto (San Juanita) Sotelo of Hebbronville, Roel (Analisa) Sotelo of Corpus Christi, Reynaldo Sotelo and Rogelio Sotelo both of Iowa; brothers, Erasmo (Lupita) Guerrero and Benigno (Maria)Guerrero both of Hebbronville; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Holy rosary will be prayed at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 27, 2018 at Funeraria Del Angel Howard-Williams, with visitation starting at 5:00 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the New Hebbronville Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Juan David Rocha, Isidro Rocha Jr., Joel Govea, Marco Govea, Ernesto Perez Jr., Jose Alfred Juarez and Juan Carlos Rocha. Honorary pallbearers will be Sylvia Rocha Perez and veronica Rocha.
The family would like to thank the entire staff of Meridian Care and Nurses on Wheels for their dedication in caring for our loved one these 15 years. Special thanks to Glida Montalvo, Amy Sanchez and Mary Vivanco.
