Sara Anne Rosales Guerra

Sara Anne Rosales Guerra, age 65, passed away on October 11, 2026. Born June 11, 1961, in Texas, Sara made her home in San Antonio, Texas, where she remained deeply rooted in the community that shaped her life.

Sara was born June 11, 1961, to Delfina (Sweetie) and (Bobby) Robert E. Rosales Sr. in San Antonio, Texas. She was preceded in death by her mother, Delfina; her father, Robert; and her husband, Roger Guerra.

Sara is survived by her siblings: Kathy Botello and her husband, Ronald “Ron” Botello; Robert E. “Robin” Rosales Jr.; Richard E. “Ricky” Rosales and his wife, Christine Rosales; and John R. “Sonny Rio” Rosales Sr. and his wife, Suzanne Rosales.

She is also survived by her nieces and nephews: Monica Jean Rosales Jones and her husband, Mike Jones; Meledy Ann Rosales; Lita Christine Armendariz and her husband, Oscar Armendariz, of Lubbock, TX; Robert Ray Botello and Melanie Torossian; Rianna Suzanne Rosales Gentry and her husband, Lorenzo Gentry; Jennifer Rae Rosales and Jeffery Loya; Ursula Rosales; Lori Nicole Salinas and her husband, Marcos Salinas; Ritchie Rosales and Madelen Rosales, of Austin, TX; Natalie Marie Rosales Hawkins and Chris Hawkins of Hamel, Illinois; Robert E. Rosales and his wife, Amber Rosales; and her nephew and godson, John R. Rosales; as well as many beloved grandnieces and grandnephews.

Sara also leaves behind her sister-in-law, Maria Isabel Guerra; brothers-in-law, David Guerra and Ralph Guerra, along with Victoria; many Guerra nieces and nephews; her much-loved mentors, Morris and Terry Goen and Doug Frey; and her many work family members and lifelong friends.

Sara was a product of the San Antonio Independent School District and graduated from Luther Burbank High School in 1979, where she was a Cheerleader, Orange Jacket, and FFA member. From the Southside of San Antonio—where she currently resided on Hearne Ave.—she grew into a remarkably talented artist and graphic designer, carrying forward a natural gift she inherited from her father, Robert. With steady dedication to her craft, she earned her B.F.A. Degree from North Texas State University and built a career defined by imagination, precision, and a deep sense of purpose.

Sara prospered and succeeded for years at The San Antonio Light Newspaper in Communications, Promotions and Public Relations, then served as Marketing Coordinator for Bartlett Cocke General Contractors, followed by her tenure at Our Lady of the Lake University as Director of Public Relations and Director of Publications. Her work earned recognition from The Association of Women in Communications and The Public Relations Society of San Antonio, and she was a recipient of The Texas Graphic Excellence Award.

For the last 22 years at Sunshine Cottage School for Deaf Children, Sara took great pride in shaping the school’s public image through her art—designing their logo, website, brochures, newsletters, holiday cards, and all marketing materials. Her passion was evident in every piece she created, and her care for the children at Sunshine Cottage remained at the heart of her work. As shared by those who knew her contributions well, “Sara's creativity, commitment and belief in our mission helped strengthen Sunshine Cottage and touched the lives of many students, parents, colleagues, donors and community partners.”

With faith as a source of comfort, the family shares: “Our heavy hearts are now lightened and lifted, knowing Sara is now in Paradise with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” Gratitude is extended to all who honor and remember Sara’s life. “Thank you for celebrating Sara's full life… In Jesus' Holy Name, we continue to pray, Amen.”

A Celebration of Life will be held at Sunshine Cottage Gym, 603 E Hildebrand Ave, San Antonio, Texas 78212, on November 9, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, with a Rosary at Sunshine Cottage Gym, 603 E Hildebrand Ave, San Antonio, Texas 78212, on November 9, 2026, at 6:00 pm.

A Gathering of Family & Friends will take place at Sunset North Funeral Home, 910 N Loop 1604 E., San Antonio, Texas 78232, on November 10, 2026, from 10am to 12:45 pm, followed by a Committal Service at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, 1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd, San Antonio, Texas 78209, on November 10, 2026, at 1:30 pm.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in the name of Sara Ann Rosales Guerra to Sunshine Cottage School for Deaf Children.