1943
Graciela
2014
Graciela Guzman
February 7, 1943 — December 1, 2014
Graciela "Gracie" Guzman, 71, of Moline, IL, died Monday, December 01, 2014, at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, IA, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, December 5, 2014, at Christ the King Catholic Church, 3207 60th Street, Moline. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, December 4, 2014, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Per her wishes cremation rites will be accorded following the services.
Gracie was born on February 7, 1943, in Yurina, Gto, Mexico, the daughter of Donaciano Salazar and Isabel Paniagua de Salazar. She married Rafael J. Guzman in a civil service on August 19, 1962, and in a religious ceremony on August 18, 1963. She always celebrated both.
She worked as a banquet server for the Holiday Inn in Rock Island for 40 years. Gracie was the best cook. She was extremely funny and had a bad aim with chanclas. Above all, Gracie was a devoted wife, loving mother, and awesome nana.
Survivors include her loving husband, Rafael
Children Rafael "Miguel" (Maria) Guzman
Norma (William) Kauzlarich
Brenda (Matt) Flynn
Jessie (Steve) Brockway
Rafael "Lito" (Jackie) Guzman
Megan (Mick) Overgard
Grandchildren Mitchel Flynn
Emilia Flynn
Sophia Brockway
Joaquin Guzman
Elena Guzman
Many, many siblings, nieces, nephews, in-laws, and friends, especially, Olivia Cerda and Luisa Tapia
She was preceded in death by her parents.
The family would like to send a special thank you to Dr. Garneau and his staff for their wonderful care and compassion. Also, thank you to all of the wonderful people at Hy-Vee 7th Street Moline who treated her as family.
Online condolences may be left for her family by visiting esterdahl.com.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, December 5, 2014, at Christ the King Catholic Church, 3207 60th Street, Moline. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, December 4, 2014, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Per her wishes cremation rites will be accorded following the services.
Gracie was born on February 7, 1943, in Yurina, Gto, Mexico, the daughter of Donaciano Salazar and Isabel Paniagua de Salazar. She married Rafael J. Guzman in a civil service on August 19, 1962, and in a religious ceremony on August 18, 1963. She always celebrated both.
She worked as a banquet server for the Holiday Inn in Rock Island for 40 years. Gracie was the best cook. She was extremely funny and had a bad aim with chanclas. Above all, Gracie was a devoted wife, loving mother, and awesome nana.
Survivors include her loving husband, Rafael
Children Rafael "Miguel" (Maria) Guzman
Norma (William) Kauzlarich
Brenda (Matt) Flynn
Jessie (Steve) Brockway
Rafael "Lito" (Jackie) Guzman
Megan (Mick) Overgard
Grandchildren Mitchel Flynn
Emilia Flynn
Sophia Brockway
Joaquin Guzman
Elena Guzman
Many, many siblings, nieces, nephews, in-laws, and friends, especially, Olivia Cerda and Luisa Tapia
She was preceded in death by her parents.
The family would like to send a special thank you to Dr. Garneau and his staff for their wonderful care and compassion. Also, thank you to all of the wonderful people at Hy-Vee 7th Street Moline who treated her as family.
Online condolences may be left for her family by visiting esterdahl.com.
Visitation Details
Thursday, December 4th, 2014, 4:00pm - 8:00pm, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory
Service Details
Friday, December 5th, 2014, 10:00am, Christ the King Catholic Church
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