Jesusa A. Guajardo's Obituary
Weslaco, TX- Jesusa A. Guajardo passed away to be with our Lord on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Knapp Medical Center. Mrs. Guajardo was born August 6, 1933 to Gabino and Nicolasa Aldava.
She met her future husband, Gonzalo Guajardo at age 12, while he was working at the ranch of her great uncle. They married on September 9, 1950. She worked alongside her husband for years, migrating to the northern states to provide for their family. Together they raised 12 children, instilling the values of honesty, hard work and education. All 12 children graduated high school, with some earning college degrees.
She found her greatest joys in life by tending to her plants; nurturing them with the same patience and devotion that she had shown her family. She had a special gift for sewing, crocheting, and embroidery. With every stitch she created, it will forever wrap us in warmth and remind us of her tenderness, creativity, and unwavering love.
Jesusa is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Gonzalo.
Left to cherish her memories are her 12 children; Victoria Murillo (Robert +) of Weslaco, TX, Rosa Gonzales (Joe Daniel) of Marble Falls, TX, Herminia Cardosa (Adan) of Weslaco, TX, Libby Victor (Bonifacio) of Texas City, TX, Norma Ortega (Chano+) of Mercedes, TX, Leonel Guajardo (Delia) of San Juan, TX, Lilia “Lily” Ortiz (Armando+) of Lufkin, TX, Gonzalo Guajardo, Jr. (Irma+) of Weslaco, TX, Sandy Chrostowski of Denton, TX, Susie Leal of Weslaco, TX, Cruzita Guajardo of Weslaco, TX, and Juan Gavino Guajardo (Dorothy) of Weslaco, TX. Jesusa is also survived by her 26 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren, as well as her siblings; sister, Manuela Hernandez, and brothers, Juan Aldava, Pedro Aldava and Gabino Aldava.
Visitation will be from 10 am to 9 pm, with a rosary at 7 pm, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at McCaleb Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10 am, Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at San Martin De Porres Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park.
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