YOAKUM: Joe Ray Guerrero, age 56, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025. He was born in Escondido, CA to Larry Daniel Guerrero, Sr. and Maria Perez Guerrero (Gomez).
He was a leather craftsman and made saddles for 20 plus years. He then worked at HEB for six years as an Overnight Stock Controller, before his illness. He loved his job and always hoped he could return someday. He was a loving husband, father and the best Popo.
Survived by mother, Maria Perez Gomez; wife of 29 years, Deborah Guerrero, sons, Joe Guerrero, Jr., Andy Guerrero (Danielle), Zachery Guerrero (Lisa), Nicholas Guerrero; daughters, Christa Garcia (Benny), Christian Guerrero (Emanuel); siblings, Randy Perez, Brenda Rodriguez, Debbie Orosco, Sidney Ladwig, Richard Guerrero, Lisa Guerrero, Laurie Maldonado; 16 grandchildren; “Special” grandson, Benjamin “Joe Guerrero” Mendoza; brother-in-law Richard Garcia; numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his father, Larry Daniel Guerrero, Sr.; brother, Larry Daniel Guerrero, Jr.; mother-in-law, Rebecca R. Garcia; sister-in-law, Monica E. Cardona.
Visitation 12 to 2 p.m., with Funeral Service at 2 p.m., Friday, July 11, 2025, at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home, with Tony Gonzales, of Victory Family Church of Cuero officiating. Burial at San Pedro Cemetery, Shiner, TX.
Pallbearers: Larry Guerrero, Eric Garza, Blake Maldonado, Jeremy Saenz, Xavier Castaneda, Keith Castaneda.