Celerino Gurrusquieta Toledo

Celerino Gurrusquieta Toledo was born in Los Tules, Guerrero, Mexico on January 30, 1964. He was a dedicated, hardworking, and virtuous catholic man. He passed away on May 10th, 2022 at the age of 58 in Escondido, CA. His family stayed by his bedside when he entered eternal rest.

Celerino was blessed with 3 children and a loving wife. He had said that it was love at first sight when meeting his now wife Estela. Celerino instilled in his children humility, perseverance, and diligence. He was a loving father, who did anything and everything to see his children happy. He made sure that his family was always taken care of and never without. Celerino touched the lives of many as he had a heart of gold and would always give the shirt of his back for anyone with no hesitation and no questions asked. He enjoyed watching fútbol and was a diehard Atlas fan. He also enjoyed coming home to spend time with his family dog Charlie. Whenever he was home Charlie never left his side. His most recent joy was his first grandson Logan whom he declared to all “this child has brought laughter and light into my house”. On the day before his passing one of his final acts was playing with his grandson.

Celerino is survived by his loving wife, Estela Gurrusquieta; his children, Elizabeth, Luis and Jonathan; his son-in-law John; his grandchild Logan; his brothers Ramiro, Roberto, Eusebio, Juan and Leon and sister Azucena and his dog Charlie. Husband, Dad, Father-in-law, Grandpa, Brother, Uncle, Friend, He will be deeply missed by all. “A heart of gold stopped beating. Two shining eyes at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best. God knows you had to leave us,but you didn't go alone, for part of us went with you the day he took you home. To some you are forgotten, to others just part of the past, but to us who loved and lost you, the memory will always last."

A viewing for Celerino will be held Thursday, May 26, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at McLeod Mortuary, 1919 East Valley Parkway, Escondido, California 92027. A funeral mass will occur Friday, May 27, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at St Mary's Catholic Church, 1170 S Broadway, Escondido, California 92025. The burial will occur after mass ends on Friday, May 27, 2022 at 11:30 AM at Oak Hill Memorial Park, 2640 Glenridge Road, Escondido, California 92027