Horacio Guerra

Horacio Guerra, 56, passed away on December 19, 2020 in his home in Edgewood, New Mexico. He was born on February 23, 1964 in Cuauhtémoc, Mexico to the late Julian Orozco and Sara Guerra. In Mexico He studied to be a veterinarian. He always loved animals since he was young. He had to grow up fast, to help his mom provide for his siblings. In 1983, he came to America in search of work to provide. He started his career in construction. There, he made so many life-long friends. He helped his coworkers with anything they needed. He made his way up to Super Intendant where he led as a great leader. He learned and taught so much. He knew about everything from Building stuff for work to working on cars at home. He met his wife in 1985 and got married 2 months later. He became a father in 1990 to April and then again in 1992 to David. He was the greatest father he could ever be. Horacio was a great provider and loving husband. He touched so many peoples lives. He always helped people out of the kindness of his heart. Never once did he expect anything in return. Once he became a grandfather, there was no turning back. He absolutely loved his grandchildren. Horacio always wanted a big family but could not have one. He finally got his big family. And he was the best TATA to them. He spoiled them so much. They got to have cookies with coffee for breakfast. He always planned for them to stay every weekend no matter what. He was a great father figure to several. Someone to look up to for a great deal of people. He was the smartest man. He built his Construction company from the ground up. Being in this profession requires unique math skills. His Goal was to build a great company, he could one day pass down to his kids. He achieved that goal. He achieved the goal of having a big family and loving them with every ounce of his soul. He cared deeply for his family. The greatest family man you could ever meet. He fought hard to be healthy. He was not dealt a fair share of cards in his life when it came to his health but every day, he got up at 5 a.m. for work. He had to travel often and yet despite fighting every day, He did it for his family. Anyone who would meet him, only had good things to say about him. He did not have one bad bone in his body. May he rest in peace and know how much we all truly love him. Horacio is also preceded in death by a brother and sister. He is survived by his beloved wife, Cathy A. Guerra; son, David Guerra and wife Cassandra; daughter, April Guerra and husband Victor as well as many numerous siblings, nieces, nephews and cousins. Horacio was blessed with 6 beautiful grandchildren, Drago, Draven, Syrus, Mireya, Wenzdaye and Vanellope. A Private Family Funeral Service will take place at Harris-Hanlon Mortuary in Moriarty, New Mexico. Burial will take place at the Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Pallbearers will be David Guerra, April Guerra, Cassandra Guerra, Jaime Almaraz, Hildo Gonzalez, And Luis Trevizo.