Edison Guerra
Edison Jaime Guerra passed away on Jan 11, 2021, at the age of 88, surrounded by his loving family at his side. Jaime was born on Dec 1, 1932, to Luis and Jacinta Guerra in Alausi, Ecuador, and was the 2nd to the youngest of 10 siblings.
Jaime was preceded in death by both his parents and most of his siblings, who remained living in Ecuador. He is survived by his sons, Carlos and wife Karron Guerra, Michael and wife Sonya Guerra, grandchildren Brandon and wife Kristi Luke, Kiersten and husband Mike Juchniewicz, Aleksandra Guerra, Hayden Guerra, Cole Miller, Kadon Miller, Caysen Guerra, Alek Miller, Christian Guerra, Graclyn Dean and great-granddaughters Avery and Arden Luke.
As a young man in Ecuador, Jaime ran the family farm, joined the army and eventually trained to be a heavy equipment operator. Jaime had a limited formal education; however, he had a great knowledge of math and science, much of which was taught to him by his mother Jacinta. With his strong work ethic and the skills he learned as a young man back in Ecuador, Jaime immigrated to the United States in 1959, at the age of 27, to begin pursuing his American dream.
Jaime began his career working as a construction worker and heavy equipment operator for the highway department. Most of his career was spent working as a welder and welder/fabrication superintendent for Gulfport Shipyard, Livingston Shipyard and finally Coastal Marine Repair and Fabrication. Jaime also taught welding in the evenings at a local welding school for a period. He had a passion for teaching others.
Jaime shopped at a local drugstore in Port Arthur where a young lady who worked there caught his eye. He would go in frequently to speak to Rosa, but she was difficult to catch. After much persistence and a romantic gesture of a giant box of chocolates, she finally agreed to go out with him, and on Nov 11, 1962, Jaime married the love of his life, Rosa Marie Avilez. Jaime and Rosa were blessed with two sons, in which he always instilled the importance of education. He was most proud that both of his sons were able to obtain college degrees, have their own families and carry on his legacy. He fostered in them the values of hard work and to always stay humble and compassionate to others.
Jaime will always be remembered for his generous spirit and willingness to help those in need. His family and many of the kids from the old neighborhoods still reflect on the life lessons Jaime taught them or they learned from simply being around him. He was a mentor, teacher and father figure to many young men. His legacy will endure through his family and friends as well as those whose lives he touched during his lifetime.
Daddy/Jaime/Eddy/Uncle Jaime/Mr. Jaime/Paw Paw, you will always remain in our hearts because your life has influenced our lives forever.
