Salvador T. Guadarrama

Salvador T. Guadarrama was born in Tonatico, Mexico on Tuesday, November 9, 1943, to José Guadarrama and Margarita Vázquez. He passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL. His father, a military official, taught him how to farm, hunt, fight roosters and work in the family business at the young age of 7. He was the first of 10 siblings of which two passed away in infancy. His family described him as eloquent, smart, brave, hardworking, kindhearted, and passionate. He did not go to school beyond the 3rd grade due to family issues but was known as a genius with numbers and his ability to be meticulous with anything he did. He married Juanita F. Dominguez and established a new family. He never stopped being the man of the house for his mother and siblings and placed his trust in God to eventually bring all his family to the U.S to find a better life. He suffered economic hardships and depression adjusting to a new system of life in the U.S, but that never stopped him from making his children smile. His children remember him for having a passion for cinema, music, dancing, singing, soccer, boxing and playing games. He loved celebrations, especially his children’s birthdays and was often the life of the party. Salvador was an avid dancer even at the age of 77 years. He will be remembered as an eloquent and witty man who loved to joke around and tell stories. He loved to have a good ribeye steak with family and friends and Texas Roadhouse was one of his many favorite restaurants. He loved to go on road trips everywhere, but his hometown was his favorite destination. When he went, he would always take clothes and items for his family and families in need, he was charitable. Salvador fell ill with pneumonia in late August 2022 from which he never recovered. He lay in a hospital bed for the rest of his life on earth and suffered greatly, but never complained. His resignation was evident in how he lifted his arms with the little strength he had left and raised his eyes to God with his lips moving in prayer. Even in the last days of his life, he still shared that beautiful smile which brightened any room he was in. Salvador, son, brother, husband father and friend, will forever be missed. We love you. Surviving are his 9 children, Reina “Margarita” (Mario) Olayo, Manuel (Rosa) Guadarrama, Salvador (Eva) Guadarrama, Jr., Sister M. Guadalupe (Ilda) Guadarrama, Edith Catalina (Stephen “Steve”) Welsch, Arturo (Melissa) Guadarrama, Alberto (Cecilia) Guadarrama, Antonio (Isabel) Guadarrama and John Guadarrama; 18 grandchildren & 9 great grandchildren; mother, Margarita Vazquez; 4 brothers & 3 sisters; plus 3 half-brothers and 3 half-sisters (from his father, José). He was preceded in death by his father, José Guadarrama, 2 siblings and his wife, Juanita Guadarrama. Visitation: Thursday, August 24, 2023, at Burnett-Dane Funeral Home, 120 W. Park Ave. (Rt. 176, one block West of Milwaukee Ave.) in Libertyville, IL. Time: 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Mass: Friday, August 25, 2023, at St. Mary of Vernon Catholic Church, 236 US-45, Indian Creek, IL 60061. Time: 10:30 a.m. Burial: Ascension Cemetery, 1920 Buckley Road, Libertyville, IL 60048. Time: Following Funeral Mass For more information, please call 847-362-3009 or share memories at www.burnettdane.com.

Salvador T. Guadarrama

November 9, 1943 - August 16, 2023