Pete C Guajardo

Guajardo Pedro (Pete), was called to meet God and his deceased family members on October 20, 2018. He was surrounded by his loving family after a long and courageous battles with several medical complications. Pete was born and raised in Rosenberg, Texas and was the 4th sibling of six children born to Camillo Guajardo & Isabel Cerda Guajardo. Pete graduated from Lamar Consolidated High School in 1965, and then attended South Texas Jr. College in Houston, Texas. Pete was drafted by the U.S. Army in 1965. After graduating from boot camp Pete volunteered to the Special Forces and became a Green Barret. Pete survived a tour in the Viet Nam War from 1966 to 1967 where he fought bravely and was awarded 2 Purple Heart Medals, 1 Silver Star Medal and 1 Bronze Star Medal. After his recovery from multiple wounds he reported to Fort Brag, North Carolina and then transferred to Fort Hood where he received an Honorable Discharge on November 21st, 1971. Pete proudly served his country and wore his Purple Heart cap with Honor but never discussed or talked about his time at war or his encounters. Pete’s brother, started a band in the 1970’s called “Gilbert & the Blue Lites” and together they enjoyed singing “La Malagena and “Las Isabellas” in honor of their Mother. Pete worked for Living Windows Company, Dresser Industries as a Machinist, from there moved on to worked for Geo Source/Halliburton for 20 years as a Manufacturing Engineer. He also worked for WKM Valve and finally for the Stafford Post Office until he was forced to retire due to suffering a heart attack in 2000. He then retired in 2001. Pete was a very friendly gentleman who always liked to joke and laugh. Pete was deeply loved by everyone that crossed his path, because Pete was very compassionate and had a heart of Gold. He enjoyed dancing, listening to music, movies, fishing, photography and he loved to entertain friends. His passion was to spend time with his family and friends. He was a very proud Popo to his 3 grandchildren. Pete was a registered member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Missouri City, Texas where he served as an Usher, Hospitality Minister, money counter and Fall Festival Finance Chairman. Pete was a proud member of the 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus Council #7728 and a Sir Knight in the 4th Degree for the Bishop John L. Morkovsky Assembly #2243. Pete was also a proud member of HHE, the Hispanics for Higher Education Association that promoted educational scholarships for qualifying high school graduates. Pete was very active in the community serving as a coach for the SYBA Basketball League and for the STA-Mo Baseball League. He helped many organizations at Stafford MSD by taking pictures at most events including Graduations and for the Holy Family Albums at Masses, festivals and for many different organizations. Pete was indeed a walking miracle and inspired many people including doctors, nurses, friends and fellow Brothers/Sisters in Christ. He was in and out of hospitals fighting many different medical battles. Even with all his wounds, he never quit fighting for hope and to accomplish his Lords plan and mission. He loved Coach Jimmy Valvano’s moto “Don’t Quit, Never, Never Quit”. Coach Jimmy Valvano was a famous College Basketball Coach who died of cancer but he never quit hoping and praying to accomplish his mission in life. Pete is preceded in death by his parents Camillo & Isabel Cerda Guajardo, his three brothers: Robert, Isaac, and Gilbert Guajardo, his two sisters, Anita Guajardo Padilla and Lupe Guajardo Martinez along with numbers family members. Pete is survived by his loving wife, Mary Ramirez Guajardo, two sons, Tony Guajardo (Alicia) and Jason Guajardo (Terry), 3 Grandchildren, Laura Anesa Salazar, Sebastian Pete Guajardo, and Tory Guajardo along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family members and many friends. It broke our heart to lose him but happy that he is rejoicing with no more pain or suffering. God our Father has now gained another angel and shining star that we will see again someday. We will always love you, and you will always be in our hearts.

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Pete C Guajardo

December 3, 1945 - October 20, 2018