Guadalupe Casares

Guadalupe (Lou) Casares died peacefully in his sleep on December 1, 2020 at his home in Freedom, California, surrounded by his family. He was 75.

Guadalupe was born on April 24, 1945 in Crystal City, Texas. Lou was one of eight siblings born to Jose and Juana Casares. Lou worked as a farm laborer most of his younger years, traveling around California to where the work was. He also worked many years at L & G Detail with his brother Gilbert.

He enjoyed spending time with his family and was excited anytime he knew he would have visitors. Lou liked to watch football, baseball games, old westerns, and the news. He enjoyed rides to the beach. He also loved to cruise around and shop on his power chair; he liked the independence it gave him. Anyone who knew Lou would say he was a true gentleman. He was kind, generous, and always thinking of others. Lou was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, favorite uncle, and friend. He was very loved and will be greatly missed.

Guadalupe was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Joe, Benjamin, Johnny Casares; and sister Trinidad Henriquez. He is survived by his siblings Lily Gonzales, Gilbert Casares (Evie Ontiveros), and Dela Clendenin; his children Sandra Casares (Ed Gonzalez), Lisa Sprague (Mark Sprague), Lydia Casares (Luis Gallardo), Gina Castaneda (Patricio Castaneda); his grandchildren Julie, Teresa, Marcie, Alfredo, Monica, Corina, Cecelia, Gloria, Dante, Jazmine, Alexa and Freddie; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Mass will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020 at 10 am at Valley Catholic Church. Please bring your own chairs for the outdoor Mass. Graveside service will follow at Valley Public Cemetery.

Mehl's Colonial Chapel was entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

Published in The Pajaronian · December 11, 2020