Obituary of Guadalupe R. Peña

Peña, Guadalupe R. of Saginaw Township, Michigan, Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend passed away on Monday, March 14, 2016, in the comfort of his home with his family by his side. He was 88 years old. Guadalupe R. Peña was born on September 24, 1927, in Round Rock, Texas to the late Baltazar and Juana (Rodriguez) Peña. He married the love of his life, Sarah Angelica Moreno on August 26, 1954 in Owosso, Michigan; she survives him. He honorably served his country by enlisting in the United States Airforce, serving during the Korean War. He was employed with General Motors for over 40 years, retiring in 1992. Prior to working in the automotive industry, Guadalupe worked as a carpenter at Saginaw Lumber. He was a quick learner and could build anything, especially projects for his home or family. Guadalupe was also a lover of all music, but held a special place in his heart for Mexican music. He was of the Catholic Faith. Above all, he loved and cherished his family and friends. He will forever be remembered for his selflessness to his family, his generosity and his wonderful sense of humor. Surviving are his beloved wife of 61 years, Sarah A. Peña of Saginaw Township; four daughters and two sons: Raquel Rico of Saginaw, Sylvia (Ben) Peña-Cantú of Saginaw, Joel (Pamela) Peña of Belding, Miriam (Vincent) Peña-Cieluch of Arvada, CO, Michael (Margie) Peña of Saginaw and Rosemary Peña and her companion, Brian Trybulski of Saginaw; 16 grandchildren: Yolanda Rico, Myriam Rico, Jacinto Rico, Marcus (Jennifer) Peña, Christina Cantú, Larry (Lisa) Peña, Stacy (David) Corbin, Lisa Peña, Michael (Erica) Peña, Leslie Peña, Jared Peña and his girlfriend, Amanda, Jacob Peña and his fiancée, Jenny, Christian Peña, Sarah (Andrew) Barnes, Alexandra Trybulski, and Nicholas Trybulski; 13 great-grandchildren; a brother, Raul (Norma) Peña; and a sister, Genevieve Vriesen. He was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers: Rosa Gonzalez, Feliza Esparza, Cruz Peña, Rodolfo Peña, and Natividad Peña. FUNERAL: A Funeral Liturgy will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 18, 2016 at St. Dominic Parish, St. Stephen Catholic Church, 1310 Malzahn. Rev. Fr. Steve Gavit will officiate. Rite of Committal will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. VISITATION: Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State) on Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A Vigil Service will led by Pastoral Associate, Sharon Wahl will take place at 8:00 p.m. Thursday evening. Guadalupe will lie in state at the church on Friday from 12:00 p.m. until the time of Mass. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. Dominic Parish St. Stephan Catholic Church. Please share your thoughts and memoires with the family at funeral home, church or through www.deislerfuneralhome.com.