Tribute & Message From The Family
Emma Lily Guzman, age 7, passed away on April 20, 2020, in San Antonio, TX. She was born on October 10, 2012, in San Antonio to parents, Andrew and Jennifer Guzman. Emma was a kind hearted, spontaneous, fun loving child; who loved swimming, dancing, playing sports, gymnastics, and going to the park. Emma was in the 1st grade at St. John Bosco and her favorite subject was Math. Emma enjoyed spending time with her friends and cousins. She was always so happy. Emma enjoyed shopping with her Mom and loved mint chocolate chip ice cream. She enjoyed life and her favorite place was the beach. Emma was a wonderful big sister, kind spirit and loved all animals, especially dogs. She was so excited to meet her new baby sister due in May 2020. Emma was very into her faith and religion and was on her way to make her first communion. She had a bright future ahead of her and will be greatly missed. She is preceded in death by her Grandma and Grandpa Guzman; and Grandpa Garcia. Emma Lily Guzman is survived by her parents; Andrew and Jennifer, sister Eliana Rose, and baby sister Guzman; her aunts, Jessica Mitchell (Antonio), and Gina Caplan (Jeff); uncles, Gene Guzman and Daniel Cruz; her Memo, Maria Elena Cruz, her Godparents, Juan and Jennifer Hernandez; and her cousins, AJ, J'Mari, Dalven, Marissa, Maximus, Miranda, Robert Rene, Madison, Cameron and Danica. Sweet dreams and sleep with the Angel's baby girl. Mommy, Daddy, and Sissy will see you again one day. Love you always!
The family will receive friends on Sunday, May 3, 2020 from 12:00 pm to 6:30 pm at the Porter Loring Mortuary downtown location where strict gathering protocols will be followed.
Miss Guzman services will be live-streamed by the family on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at 7:00 PM and the following day, Monday, May 4, 2020 at 12:00 PM.
You can view the services at: Facebook.com/TodaysCatholicNewspaper & YouTube.com/TodaysCatholicNewspaper.
Here is a recording of the evening service on May 3rd: https://youtu.be/k8HW_aVoT5I
Condolence & Memory Journal
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family, Jennifer.
Posted by
Allison Garcia - San Antonio, TX - Coworker May 04, 2020
Emma, I just want to say God just got the most beautiful, sweet, loving angel in heaven and He will make sure your family is taken care of. I pray that there is a peace that surpasses understanding in your family that remains here on earth. We never know why things happen, we just know God will see us through anything and everything that happens if we only let him. God loves you and all of your family and is holding all of you very close so do no be afraid. You are now singing our songs in heaven and God is listening more now than ever. We will miss you but we know only the good die young and you my little dear were better than just good, you were the very best little girl ever! Love you and am praying for your family.
Posted by
Linda Derr - San Antonio, TX - Teacher May 04, 2020
We keep you all close in pray during this incredibly difficult time. Emma's faith and love of Mary inspired us during her time at SJB, and we ask for her intercession now that she is with Jesus and Mary in heaven. She is in Mary's arms now, safe, happy and praying for us all.
Posted by
Sr. Monica Wheeler, FMA - San Antonio, TX - Teacher May 04, 2020
May this precious Angel Rest in Peace with Our Lord Jesus Christ. Deepest Condolences to the family.
Posted by
Jesse Aguilar - San Antonio, TX - Coworker May 01, 2020
Dear Andrew and Familiy - No one should have to deal with the loss of a child but God in His great wisdom has chosen little Emma. Now only the Lord can comfort you in this difficult time. I pray for His peace to envelop you and to give you strength to endure. Know she is an angel in the palm of His hands.
Posted by
Rita Basta - San Antonio, TX - Coworker April 30, 2020
My deepest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. Your family will be in my prayers. May the Lord continue to give you strength to heal.
Posted by
Annette Lopez - San Antonio, TX - Coworker April 30, 2020
Dear Andrew and family, our deepest condolences to you and your family for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless you and your family.
Posted by
Amin Tohmaz - San Antonio, TX - Coworker April 30, 2020
Andrew and Family your family has been in our thoughts and prayers not only here at work but with my family as well, We are deeply sadden by the loss of your daughter. May God be with you and give you the strength through this difficult time. May she be with our Lord and have ever lasting life through him.
Posted by
Joseph Bernal - San Antonio, TX - Coworker April 30, 2020
My deepest condolences, sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family. May God give each of you strength during this time and know she will be looking down upon you every day letting you know she is okay.
Posted by
Mimi Camargo - San Antonio, TX - Coworker April 30, 2020
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Guzman,
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. May lord shine upon you and your family during this difficult time. Keeping your family in prayer.
Sincerely,
Sandra & Joel Garza
City of San Antonio
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Sandra Garza - San Antonio, TX - Coworker April 30, 2020
Andy & Jennifer, We know there is no pain greater, deeper and more far reaching than losing your loving child. Emily will live the rest of our lives with us in in our heart. She is our special angel in heaven. We send you our love and heartfelt prayers that you may find the strength to get through this difficult time. Our sincere condolences, your Primos, Gloria and John Morales.
Posted by
Gloria Morales - San Antonio, TX - Family April 29, 2020
Mr. and Mrs. Guzman,
We are praying daily for your family and little Eliana. Our hearts are so heavy for your immense loss. May you know that you all can ALWAYS count on us. God bless you all during this very difficult time. Sending our sincere heart felt condolences.
- Jesse, Karina, & Karisa Hernandez
Posted by
Karina Hernandez - San Antonio, TX - Friend April 29, 2020
Matthew 19:14 "Ket the little children come on to Me, and do not forbid them;for of such is the kingdom of heaven."
Posted by
Irma Valdez - San Antonio, TX - Friend April 28, 2020
Jennifer I am so sorry for your loss. My heart hurts for you and your family. I pray the Lord holds y'all in his arms and gives y'all the strength you need to heal. God has gained an angel in your beautiful baby girl.
Posted by
Jennifer Balleza - San Antonio, TX - Coworker April 28, 2020
We have been thinking of your family all week and our hearts ache for your loss. We will miss seeing Emma around school, she was always so sweet and friendly to Nayeli. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers at this difficulty time.
From the Gonzalez Family, Nayeli, Adrianna & Mark
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Adrianna Gonzalez - San Antonio, TX - Acquaintance April 28, 2020
Our sincere condolences to family. We are friends of Memo Nena. Our hearts are heavy. We know she is in the arms of our Almighty God. May He give your hearts peace.
George and Susie Garcia
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Susie Garcia - San Antonio, TX April 28, 2020
Emma you will be deeply missed. Such a beautiful, sweet, loving little princess. You're now in heaven, our Angel. Rest in peace. You will always & forever be in our hearts. We love you!!
You're gone but will never ever be forgotten. I know we'll see you again, I Love you!! - " T"
Posted by
Schmara, Jazmine, Natijah, Tatiana Mitchell - San Antonio, TX April 26, 2020
Emma I loved you like a sister.
Posted by
Anthony (Aj) Mitchell April 26, 2020
Emma I love you.
Posted by
J'Mari Mitchell April 26, 2020
I love you always! My beautiful, smart, funny, loving, kind hearted niece. Rest In Peace Emma.. I will miss you everyday, until we meet again. I love you!
Posted by
Jess Mitchell - San Antonio, TX April 26, 2020
To Andrew and Jenn, you were chosen by God to have Emma for 7 years. You were chosen because God knew you would give Emma the love and support she need for these 7 short years. The prove is in Emma's personality and how she managed to touch so many people with her beautiful smile, caring, sense of humor and the smarts in Math (She might of gotten from me LOL). Yes she leaves us with a heavy heart, but also with her warm and beauty heart!! May God give you the strength to walk you through this time. God Bless you! My Condolences and my love!!!
Aunt Mary Lou Garcia Rios.
Posted by
A friend April 26, 2020
You do not know me. Yet my heart hurts as I read about this beautiful angel that people had the privilege of knowing. Without anyone knowing, she was Angel Emma on earth. You were blessed with 7 years of her. Now you have wonderful memories of her to hold onto forever. Her silliness, funny, smart comments, her loving ways with you and much more. You were lucky enough to have memories of her that will last a lifetime. I pray that your faith will help you to understand why things happen the way they do. I pray that God will wrap you both and give you comfort and love to help each other to accept her lost. Cry when you must it will help you to carry on. For now you know you have an angel in heaven looking out for her parents. My sincere condolences to all of you who contribute to her happiness
Posted by
Stella Saldana - Livermore, CA April 26, 2020
My sincere condolences, may God wrap you in his arms to bring you comfort during this time, may he give you strength and help you find peace. Emma was a beautiful girl and now your sweet angel, may she rest in peace. Your family is in my thought and prayers.
Posted by
Leslie Garcia - San Antonio, TX - Friend April 26, 2020
My prayers go out to your loss of such a young precious angel. My condolences. You do not know me...personally... just followed my heart.
Posted by
Esmeralda Williams - Lawton, OK April 26, 2020
Our deepest condolences to your family. Emma was the sweetest little girl I ever met! You will be truly missed Emma but fly high you beautiful little angel!
From the Easterling Family
Analisa , John , Leona and John Luke
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Analisa Easterling - San Antonio, TX - Friend April 25, 2020
We are so sorry for your terrible loss. Emma was a incredible little girl and I cannot even come up with words to help you with your grief. Know that the our family grieves with you. She was such a bright, beautiful child with an enormous heart and a smile to match. We love you and your family. God Bless you.
Posted by
The Garner Family - San Antonio, TX - Classmate April 25, 2020
Our deepest condolences go out to you, Mr. & Mrs. Guzman. We will miss seeing Emma every morning in the Library with her big beautiful smile. Please know that you are never alone and our love and prayers are always with all of you and your new baby. With all our love The Contreras Family
Posted by
Maria Contreras - San Antonio, TX - Friend April 25, 2020
I am deeply saddened by the news of your loss, as a SJB summer camp counselor I had the blessing of sharing wonderful moments with little Emma. Her beautiful smile will always live in my heart. Sending my prayers to all your family. My most sincere condolences!
Posted by
Emilio Hernandez - San Antonio, TX - Student April 24, 2020
Jenn,Andrew I'm so Sorry for Your Loss of Little Emma.She was the Star in your Dad's I saw that Services Are Private. I Will watch Services on Live Stream .ALL MY LOVE AND PRAYERS MRS EDWARD D GARCIA
Posted by
Betty Garcia - San Antonio, TX - Family April 24, 2020
The Sisters at St. John Bosco School cried at the news of little Emma's passing! We placed her picture in the yearbook next to the tabernacle in our chapel, where it was close to Jesus. The next day, our Mass was offered for Emma, and for her parents and sister. We have been sharing our memories of Emma, a beautiful, well-mannered and smiling little girl, always ready to cooperate in the activities at hand. She attended our school and our summer camp. Her group leaders and counsellors at camp loved her. Our hearts are so very close to her parents and little sister at this time. Please feel the strong support of our prayers and our love. May you feel the loving arms of Jesus and Mary holding you in your deep sorrow. Little sweet Emma, keep smiling at us from heaven!
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Salesian Sisters at St. John Bosco - San Antonio, TX - Friend April 24, 2020
" My condolences to you and your family on your passing of Sweet Emma. I will be praying for you and your family in this hour of need to give you strength for your loss. I remember Emma's sweet smile and kindness she shared with her classmates. Your sweet angel will be missed among us. May she"Rest in Peace!".
Posted by
Connie Ordaz - San Antonio, TX - Student April 24, 2020
Sending Prayers to the Family and Sincere Condolences
Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can't Heal. Love, Love from Aunt Brenda & Perry Scott
Pastors Perry & Brenda E Scott, along with the Restoration Ministries Church Family. Atlanta, GA
Posted by
Pastor Brenda E Scott - Family April 24, 2020
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. -Proverbs 3:5
Posted by
Eric & Michelle De la Torre - San antonio, TX - Acquaintance April 24, 2020
So sorry for your loss I know how hard this is God needed her cause she was a good beautiful Angel she's now in a beautiful place in Heaven
Posted by
Criselda Ramos - San Antonio, TX - Family Friend April 24, 2020
My heart goes out to you in your time of sorrow. May she Rest In Peace!
Posted by
Sr. Jaden Tran - Bellflower, CA - Friend April 24, 2020
Thank you Emma for being a bright, caring, smart student and friend fo others. Fly high beautiful angel and watch over us all.
Posted by
Rhonda Morin - San Antonio, TX - Teacher April 23, 2020
Emma was one of my Bestest Friends. I will never forget her-ever.
Posted by
Masen Valadez - San Antonio, TX - Friend April 23, 2020
Our hearts are heavy and sad for your loss of you beautiful baby. We will be praying for you and your family for peace and healing.
Posted by
Jenna 8th grader & mom Julie Navarro - San Antonio, TX - Student April 23, 2020
My deepest sympathy to you and the family on the passing of your little angel . Your in my prayers and may God give you all comfort during this difficult time
Posted by
Nelda Ramirez - San Antonio, TX - Friend April 23, 2020
Wotds are not enough my heart is so very sad. Such a beautiful child with a glowing smile and so full of life. She's in heaven so sleep peacefully sweet angel
Posted by
Henry Sanchez - Leander, TX - Friend April 23, 2020
Emma's big beeeeautuful smile would brighten up my day everytime I saw a photo of her... let her share her smile with tune lord and angels in heaven.... thank you emma
Posted by
Juaquina Rodriguez - Sa, TX - Friend April 23, 2020
Emma, your bright and shining smile and spirit will never be forgotten. Rest in heaven, baby girl.
Posted by
Christine Garcia - San Antonio, TX - Family Friend April 23, 2020
Fly with the angles Sweet Emma. Love you pretty girl
Posted by
Monica García - San Antonio, TX - Friend April 23, 2020
Mr. and Mrs. Guzman, I am so very sorry for your loss. I will always remember Emma's bright beautiful smile, her willingness to keep trying, and her kindness. Rest In Peace with the angels, sweet Emma❤
Posted by
Adriana Chagoya - San Antonio, TX - Teacher April 23, 2020
It's with a heavy heart that we mourn this day. Please know that you are in our prayers.
Posted by
Roxanna Martinez - San Antonio, TX - Friend April 23, 2020
My deepest condolences to you and your family. I pray to God to bring you strength and peace during this difficult time.
Posted by
Kathy Rodriguez - San Antonio, TX - Coworker April 23, 2020
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that Abbey truly loved having Emma as a friend and classmate.
Posted by
Alma Salinas - San Antonio, TX - Acquaintance April 23, 2020