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Frank Jesse Guerra, age 90, of Sanger, California passed away on July 7, 2023 in Fresno, California. He was preceded in death by his wife Evelina Lorraine Guerra, son, Randall Frank Guerra, parents, Dorathea and Isabel Guerra, and great granddaughter, Jocelynn Guerra. He is survived by his sister, Alice Funk (Jeff) of Escondido, California and his two daughters Faith Guerra-Glisson (Billy) of Elk Grove, California, and Frances Guerra (David Taggart) of Westminster, Colorado. Frank was born in Weslaco, Texas and moved to Sanger, California, with his parents and sister when he was twelve years old. Upon graduating from Sanger High School in Sanger, California, he volunteered into the United States Army in February 1954 with a rank of Private 1, was stationed in Korea and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal. Upon his Honorable Discharge as an SP 3 in February 1956, he was transferred to the Army Reserve California Military District. He returned to Sanger, California with his wife and son to continue to raise a family. He found employment with the United States Postal Service in Sanger, California and served in the capacity as a mail and rural route carrier until his retirement following 35 years of service. He was best known for his role as a mail carrier, and walking his route everyday with his entrusted dog Lulu, a stray Weimaraner, who adopted him after he removed a sticker from her paw, while walking his mail route. She claimed ownership of Frank by ripping apart the headliner of his then, new 1963 Falcon. They had an inseparable relationship for fifteen years as carriers. During his life, Frank was very involved in AMVET Post 98 of Sanger, California and AMVET Post 56, of Visalia, California. He served as Area Commander and was an extremely active member of the Color Guard serving with fellow veterans in the City of Sanger’s annual Toyland Parade, Toys for Tots, Giant Sequoia Christmas Tree Lighting, and posting military honors at graveside services. Later in his life, Frank had a passion for participating in the AMVET Golden Olympic Games where he won Gold Medals in shooting and bowling. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, VFW, and American Legion organizations as well. He was a parishioner of St. Mary’s Catholic Church throughout his life, and with his wife Evie, organized the inception of St. Mary’s Youth Club, which they supported for many years. Frank graduated with an Associate of Arts degree from Reedley Community College in 1970, and enjoyed philosophy, psychology, traveling and dancing with his wife, Evie. He was a very kind, generous, and patient man whose legacy taught that love of country, forgiveness, and love of God were the primary goals in life one could achieve. He lived by this belief every day. Sanger was home to Frank for seventy-nine years. He gave generously of his time and efforts to the City of Sanger and many organizations. He was very proud of his service to his country and could be found wearing one of his many veteran hats daily. On the day of his passing, one sat proudly on his pillow as he shared his last breath with his daughters at his side. Over the course of his life Frank was blessed with eleven grandchildren: David Guerra (Jessica), and Roderick Guerra (Rebecca) of Sanger, California; Denise “Sony” Guerra-Sanson (Randy) of Santa Cruz, California; Alison Luvara (Chris) of Santa Clara, California; Sarah Glisson of Elk Grove, California; Terra Snapp of Vista, California; Anthony Guerra (Diane), Jacob Guerra (Katie), Aaron Guerra (Jennifer) and Cierra Guerra all of Fresno, California; and Gabriel Guerra (Eric) of Portland, Oregon. Great Grandchildren include: Ashley Guerra (Heather) and Gregory Guerra (Mackenzie), Jacquelyn, Maria, Gabriella, and Frank Guerra; Matthew, Ryan, James and Thomas Sanson; Anthony and Joseph “Rex” Luvara; Kaylen Guerra; Zoey and Zachary Guerra; Jaxon and Savanna Guerra. The family thanks you for kindness and is requesting donations be made to St. Agnes Home Health and Hospice in lieu of flowers at https://donate.trinityhealthathome.org/ or by check. Please mail to St. Agnes Home Health and Hospice Attention Brandon Miller 6729 N. Willow Ave Ste 103, Fresno, California 93710.

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Frank J. Guerra

December 3, 1932 - July 7, 2023