Guadalupe R. Stephens, aged 88, went home to her Father, our God, on September 25, 2026. Born on January 27, 1938, in Nursery, Texas, and raised in Victoria, Texas, Guadalupe ultimately considered Corpus Christi to be her true hometown.
Guadalupe lived a life deeply rooted in faith and a profound devotion to God. Her unwavering love and faith in her Lord Jesus Christ guided her every day, shaping her into a beacon of kindness. Blessed with a welcoming spirit, she constantly cared for others and made complete strangers feel instantly at home. Everyone who spent time with Guadalupe walked away with an amazing impression of her warmth and vibrant soul.
Her love for the beauty of creation was evident in her passion for gardening. She found immense joy in nurturing life, planting flowers, and marvelling at the unique beauty and majestic age of trees.
Guadalupe was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Neal Stephens; her companion in a common-law union, Antonio Arismendez; and her beloved daughter, Teresa Vela, who passed away on January 13, 2016.
Her beautiful legacy lives on through her surviving family. She is survived by her three children: Belinda Sahrmann, Celestina Farias, and Antonio Arismendez, Jr. She also leaves behind a lasting lineage of twelve grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren, each of whom brought boundless joy to her life
