Enrique Guevara Sahagun

Born on January 27 of 1951, Enrique’s life was lived fully and unregretfully until the

very age of 74 years old; May 23 of 2025 is when he peacefully passed away at home surrounded

by his children, grandchildren and loved ones.

Unlike most, Enrique filled his days with long haul truck driving and casino visits. Truck

driving was never seen as a job but rather as a classroom on wheels for his grandchildren to learn

the importance of simple moments together. And while he may have delivered those lessons with

stubbornness and always wanting his way, the importance of those memories will remain.

It was clear that he wasn’t just a gambler; but rather a risk-taker, always ready to roll the

dice. Like the thrill of gambling, he loved his children Ricky, Tanya (Carlos), Lenny and Fernie

fiercely, in his own unique and unconventional ways. While not picture perfect, his biggest

accomplishments in life were his children. His children would like to personally thank their

mother, Vita, for continuing to stick by his side through the very end.

Though he is no longer physically here, he will continue to live throughout his

surviving children and grandchildren. He gave them the gift of attitude and stubbornness, a

frustrating but admirable trait. Let this be the lesson; be your authentic self. His spirit will

forever be remembered around the poker table and on an open road. Here’s to a life lived on their

own terms - may his life inspire yours to be lived to the fullest.

As we say our ‘see you laters’, let us remember the memories that were created with him.

The joy that flourished within. Let us also remember that Enrique loved to travel alone - in this

travel, let him feel at ease. As the miles continue to pass, he was not only survived by his

children - he was survived by his grandchildren. Here are some things that will forever be within

his grandchildren’s hearts; “Papa Enrique’s cheesy jokes, his free swimming lessons, the time hestopped at a hotel for free wifi thinking it was food.” 

With that, we continue to reminisce about the memories created. The time where he was hospitalized and came running from his room

because he heard us mention hamburgers, or the countless times he never told us no. Among the

lessons taught to us, our Papa Enrique wanted the best for us even if that meant not following in

his footsteps. He knew the risks he had taken to get him where he was at, he wanted a better

pathway for us - a true hero.