Happy Birthday Mom 🎉 I know you wanted to go to the casino for your birthday but God had something different for you. I love you to Heaven and back but at least you are not lonely any more .

My Dearest Joann, I am so glad that even though you were sick you answered your phone when I called . Sometimes we would even laugh about the bad things we did when we were kids and all the whippings we would get from Mom. I Love my beautiful Roses and blankets that you knitted for me because every time I look them I remember that you loved me as much as I loved you. I am happy that Tony , Battle, Mom, Tata and Linda Lee will be in heaven with you so you won’t be alone. I will love and miss you forever🙏

Joanie, my heart is broken. How can I stop thinking of our Protector and Hero? You were always there for me since we were kids. We grew up and you were still just a phone call away when we needed you! My life will go on but my heart will forever be empty without you here. I  will not be able to go to the Casino or Cracker Barrel without remembering our good times and road trips. I cannot wait to see you again. Love you now and always.

My sister was a warrior, who fought her whole life to keep her family together. She was not materialistic and all she ever wanted was for her kids to be happy.  Everyone that met her, loved her and she could make anyone laugh without even trying.  She helped many and never expecting nothing in return. I will miss our daily chats, with her last words “I love you Fudgy”.

The best person that you could possibly have a 1on1 with she would sit there and listen to anything you had to say especially your biggest problem

I hate death. I hate everything it brings, but we’ll never escape it and that’s the part I despise the most. Instead of being sad about your passing, I rather tell you the things I remember and crochet projects I’m working on and other things. Do you remember the first time you taught me how to crochet? I remember being so frustrated at the old house because I couldn’t make a blanket because it was small and I told you about it and you said “That’s how you start it”, but I didn’t realize it was the style you always do. Did you ever use the crochet purse I did for my very first time? See Granny? If I don’t talk about your passing, I won’t cry. Oh! I still need to finish that maroon blanket very soon. I promise one day I will give you that present you dreamed about many times. I will become the most successful person you’ve ever seen in your life. Remember the career I want? Yeah I will become that person. Someday I’ll show you the dress I was making at one point. I even showed you it when I started it. Thank you for giving me Bubbles and Hercules. I’ll talk you again when the day comes. I love you! See you soon

Grandma, 
It is so hard to be writing this for you. I know everyone must grow their wings but I am trying to find a way to live with this. I love you so so much and that is just simply an understatement. Words can't describe the love I have for you. To say I miss you is the understatement of the century. You were my grandma first and I respected you as such but you were also my best friend. I know you would tell me not to cry, to be tough and be the warrior you always taught me to be. Please know I am trying to be but I am unsure of how well I am doing. So grandma, my dear best friend, I promise to be the warrior in this life you so graciously showed me how to be. I will watch Columbo every night before bed. I will be sure to drink A and W root beer only after I have it gotten super cold in the fridge. I will make Christmas chains out of construction paper and glue. I will watch Calamity Jane and sing every song at the top of my lungs no matter who is watching. I promise to love as deeply as you did. I have no fear for what's a ahead because whatever it is, I know you'll be holding my hand every step of the way. So, to my best friend, my movie watching partner, I love you and promise to continue to make you proud. This is not a goodbye but simply a "See you later." 

Your movie watching partner forever, 
Bumblebee.

There are so many memories that run through my head especially for holiday events .But yet there  are a few that I see so clearly and won’t leave my head because you’ve always been the one to be near your kids side. This time it was our turn, the amount of time you’ve spent through your life taking care of us 8 kids 4 decades of children and great grandchildren is miraculous. I don’t think it’s hit us like we think until this next coming holiday but yet we still miss you dearly, Your presence in this world has brought so much life and we honor it  by having a piece of you in each and every one of us. Thank you for being the best Mother in the world you’re irreplaceable and can never be forgotten .
     


 And I can hear your final note to us Behave SIGNED THE BOSS JOANN

Ms.Joann, you will be truly missed, the love and friendship you gave me was like no other. Thank you ❤️🙏😢

Grandma I will miss you so much I will miss all the talks you had with me I wish I spent more time with you were the best grandma ever I wish I could give you one last hug

Mom, words could never express how much I miss you already, Wishing I could call you for our 8am daily conversations. I'm  so  grateful for  everything you taught me in life. You are the toughest person I know and could only wish to be like you. Your grandkids will miss you so much, especially around the holidays. I will always remember you playing dad's songs and making tamales for your big family and never too tired to cook for your grandkids. I'm so broken, but I know I'll see you again. I love you mom, You got your wish. Say Hi to dad for us. Love Coco

From the first time we met she showed me nothing but kindness. Before meeting her for the first time, Greg mentioned she could be tough, but with me, her hugs were warm and she always had the sweetest words. I wish I’d had more time to get to know her, but I’ll always remember and appreciate how she made me feel welcome. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time.

Mom we will miss spending time with you…..

Sincere heartfelt condolences, fond memories, to my son-in-law ‘Johnny’ (Juan) and all the families.  In my thoughts and prayers.  May Joann rest in eternal peace.  
Margaret C Vasquez, Elgin & (family 
 Jo Ann Beltran Vasquez, Austin)

OBITUARY

Joann Guerrero

August 17, 1948 – August 9, 2025

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