Guadalupe Teran's Obituary
Guadalupe Teran, 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Knapp Medical Center. He was born on April 17, 1935, to Alfonso and Rafaela (Garcia) Teran.
Guadalupe was a man devoted to God, family, and the land he loved. His life was rooted in faith, hard work, and integrity. From sunrise to sunset, he could be found tending to his cattle, checking fences, and working the fields with the same quiet determination that defined him throughout his life. He took great pride in cultivating his own acres—planting, harvesting, and caring for the land that provided for his family and gave him purpose.
Beyond the ranch, Guadalupe was an entrepreneur at heart. He owned and operated several successful businesses over the years, including convenience stores, a transportation company, and a wrecker service. His vision, discipline, and courage to take risks made him a self-made man who was always building toward a better future. He believed deeply in leaving behind a lasting legacy—one measured not only by success but also by the strength and unity of his family.
Guadalupe, known affectionately as Lupe, was a devoted husband to Minerva Teran for 45 beautiful years. He expressed his love through simple, thoughtful gestures—gardenias from their garden, her favorite chocolates, and countless moments of care. Together, they built a life filled with love, laughter, and family adventures. They loved to travel, creating memories that became cherished family stories for generations to come.
Lupe’s adventurous spirit took him from the Grand Canyon to Florida and across Mexico to visit loved ones. Those trips were filled with joy—children laughing and cousins playing in the back of the truck camper, while Lupe shared stories, laughter, and wisdom along the way.
He was respected by all who knew him—a loyal friend, a man of his word, and a helping hand to anyone in need. Over the years, he earned many affectionate nicknames: the Urban Cowboy, the Money Man, and most fondly, El Jefe. Each one reflected a different part of who he was—hardworking, wise, generous, and larger than life.
Guadalupe took great pride in teaching his children the same values that guided him: respect for the land, pride in your work, and gratitude for your blessings. He often said that true wealth wasn’t measured in money, but in character, family, and faith. His conversations—always full of ideas, humor, and heart—made everyone around him feel seen, valued, and inspired.
His hands were strong from a lifetime of work, but his heart was stronger still. Everything he did was for his family—laying a foundation of faith, perseverance, and love that will carry on through them.
Guadalupe was preceded in death by his parents, Alfonso and Rafaela Teran, his beloved son, Roy Teran, and his siblings, Leonel and Carlos Teran.
He is survived by his loving wife, Minerva Teran; his seven children, Sulema Teran, Leticia Teran, Robert Perez (Patricia), Ruben Perez (Ma Del Carmen), Guadalupe Teran Jr., Elmira Teran (Steve Gonzales), and Levi Teran; his siblings, Modesto Teran and Yolanda Reyes; along with 20 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
His memory will live on through them and through all whose lives he touched with his kindness, faith, and unwavering spirit.
Services are private, in accordance with Guadalupe’s wishes.
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