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Marylou (Loza) Guadan 1926 - 2014

Marylou (Loza) Guadan of San Jose, Santa Clara County, California United States was born on February 4, 1926 in Tepatitlán de Morelos, Jal. Mexico. She was married to Manuel Guadan on September 3, 1950, and they were together until Manuel's death in December 1986. Marylou Guadan died at age 87 years old on January 10, 2014.

Marylou (Loza) Guadan

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San Jose, Santa Clara County, California United States

February 4, 1926

Tepatitlán de Morelos, Jal., Mexico

January 10, 2014

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Introduction

This daughter, wife and mother grew up in Santa Barbara and Monterey. After World War II, she moved to San Jose with her sisters and mother. In 1950 she married Manuel, who lived down the street from her family. She worked for the phone company, at canneries and at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds. While caring for her son and daughter she also pitched in at their schools, helping with field trips, and attending band/choir events and teacher conferences. Marylou loved to shop and stroll through Valley Fair and then have a mocha with a treat or visit with friends. Cute hats, bright colors and a love of coats -- she had style!
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1926

Birthday

February 4, 1926

Birthdate

Tepatitlán de Morelos, Jal. Mexico

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Ethnicity & Family History

According to the California Federal Naturalization Records Maria De La Luz Loza Guadan entered into the United States via El Paso Texas from Mexico on July 16th 1926. She petitioned for naturalization in San Francisco California as Mary Lou Loza Guadan in 1956. There is another record of her crossing from Jalisco via El Paso Texas on March 10th 1928. I'd assume this was to visit family.
Nationality & Locations

Born in Tepatlitan Jalisco, Mexico she immigrated via El Paso Texas and spent the majority of her later life in Santa Barbara, Monterey and San Jose, California.
Early Life & Education

Unknown. Although she was an active parent at St. Patrick's School, Holy Cross Church and Archbishop Mitty in San Jose CA.
Religious Beliefs

Catholic
Professional Career

Worked at the telephone company, at San Jose canneries and at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds.
Personal Life & Family

Marylou loved music -- big band, swing, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Elvis, Tom Jones and flamenco music. Her sister did flamenco dancing and her nephews played the guitar. Watching PBS music concerts, like the July 4 show and the New Year's concert from Vienna, she really loved big sounds. I remember watching musicals with her on TV and even on vacations we would go to Lake Tahoe and see a dinner or drink show at The Sahara or Harrah's. We saw Debbie Reynolds a few times; her energy was amazing. Wayne Newton dazzled everyone with his musical skills and Vegas-type flair. She loved it all: The talent, the glitter, the dinner and drinks, not to mention dressing up and visiting the casino shops.
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2014

Death

January 10, 2014

Death date

Unknown
Cause of death

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Obituary

Published in San Francisco Chronicle on Jan. 19, 2014 Marylou Guadan Feb. 4, 1926 - Jan. 10, 2014 Marylou Guadan passed away peacefully at O'Connor Hospital after a short illness. Loving wife of the late Manuel (Manny) Guadan, loving mother of Scott A. Guadan and Debbie Guadan. Godmother of Randy Martin and Rochelle Robinson and aunt to numerous nieces and nephews. Marylou grew up in Santa Barbara and Monterey. She moved to San Jose in 1947 with her family and was married in 1950. She worked for the telephone company, local canneries and the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds. She was an active parent with Dad at St. Patrick's School, Holy Cross Church and Archbishop Mitty High School, all in San Jose. She enjoyed gardening, big-band music, arts and crafts shows, and farmers' markets. Marylou, who had a knack for sporting cute hats and bright coats, loved to go out shopping, for coffee or to visit with friends. She will be greatly missed. A special thanks to Grace and all her friends at "The Club" in San Jose. And a thank-you to Tim and her friends at SarahCare in Campbell. Family and friends are invited to a vigil service Wednesday Jan. 22 at 7:30 p.m. at Lima-Campagna-Alameda Mission Chapel, 600 S. Second St., San Jose, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. A funeral Mass is Thursday Jan. 23 at 10 a.m. at Holy Cross Church, 580 E. Jackson St., San Jose. Interment to follow at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery.

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Marylou (Loza) Guadan lived 20 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 87.

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Marylou Loza Guadan Petition for Naturalization

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Marylou Loza Guadan Petition for Naturalization

Marylou Loza Guadan's petition for naturalization made in San Francisco California.

Date & Place: 1956 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California United States

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D.g. Guadan

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09/25/2020

Manuel Guadan

This is a photo of Manuel Guadan taken in San Jose in 1951. I think this is at a park, perhaps Alum Rock.

Date & Place: 1951 at San Jose, CA, USA in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California United States

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09/25/2020

Manuel Guadan was born in Fullerton, California, in 1927. He loved being outside and used to say he would wake up to the aroma of fresh tortillas being made.

He later moved to San Jose and went to the San Jose Technical High School. After school in went to World War II and ended up being part of the Battle of the Bulge and also in Normandy. He didn't talk much about the war but did like "The Bridge on the River Kwai."

He married Mary Loza and became an electrician, working on the old Moffett Field hangars, near the observatory and eventually for the city of San Jose.

I remember a lot of stormy nights he had to go out and fix signals and other work, then work through the regular day. When it storms I think of him and all the others that go out to keep us safe.

He liked to hang out in his garden, watch sports, go out to good restaurants and go see relatives in Monterey.

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Marylou (Loza) Guadan - professional photo

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09/18/2020

Marylou (Loza) Guadan - professional photo

This is a professionally taken photo but not sure when it was shot. Perhaps in her teens. She looks so happy. Love this look.

Date & Place: Not specified or unknown.

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D.g. Guadan

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09/22/2020

Marylou (Loza) Guadan

Shorter stylish hairdo and a pretty dress. I don't know if this is her house or her Mom's house.

Date & Place: Not specified or unknown.

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