Remembrances of Louis Guapo

Yesterday was a day of gathering together to remember a brother, a father, a husband, an uncle, a nephew, a cousin, a neighbor and a friend. Fred's brother, Louis Guapo, was loved by many. Most came to San Diego from the Los Angeles area to celebrate the life of their loved one. One daughter came all the way from Hong Kong to pay her respects to her father. I met more Guapos than I could have ever imagined.

My sister married Fred Guapo the summer of 1979 and he has been an important part of our family ever since. We have seen his son Freddy grow from being six or seven years old to the fine man he is today. We knew Fred's mother Bea and enjoyed visits with her over the years. The last time we were in Los Angeles we visited her grave at Forrest Lawn.

I remember Louie and his dear wife Virginia, along with their four daughters, from before they moved to Chula Vista. Donna and Fred came from L.A. to visit them as often as possible after they moved south. When Donna and Fred were in town they would sometimes take me to see Louie and Virginia. I remember the four girls from when they were quite young. They have grown to be lovely young ladies. They were each well spoken when they shared about their loving relationship with their father yesterday. I also got to meet Louie's son and his family yesterday. I enjoyed talking to Louie's daughter-in-law and granddaughter, as well as other family members.

Louis Guapo had been ill with cancer for ten years. He did have times of remission though. Fred gave his brother bone marrow which gave him much more time with his family. Louie had the most up to date medical care over the years. But when God is ready to call us home to be with Him we will draw our last breath here on earth. We need to be ready to hear Him say "Well done, good and faithful servant."