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In Loving Memory of Manuel R. “Manny” Guerra January 22, 1939 - December 12, 2025 A faith-filled servant of God | Husband | Father | Grandfather | Tejano Music Pioneer With sincere joy and faith in God’s promises, we announce that Manuel “Manny” R. Guerra went to be with the Lord on December 12, 2025. While we will miss him deeply, we rejoice in the blessed life that God graciously granted him; all honor and glory to God! Manny is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years, Rosalinda Guerra. He leaves behind seven children: Laura (Michael Shea), Mona Guerra, Gina (Robert Martinez), Tammy (“Jim” Pearson), Rene (Katherine Guerra), Joey (Cynthia Guerra) and Jonathan Guerra. He is also lovingly remembered by and through his extended family of 21 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren. He is also lovingly remembered by Rosalinda’s family, including her four children: Ruben Moreno deceased (Monica), David Moreno (Yvonne), Gilbert Moreno (Christine), Rebecca Moreno Barocio (“Jimmy” Barocio), along with Rosalinda's 22 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Manny was also preceded in death by his parents Manuel Guerra & Lucia Robles Guerra, and survived by his siblings: Margie Holliday, Rudy Guerra, Lucy Taylor, Mario Guerra, and Joe Guerra. Manny accepted the gift of salvation from/through Jesus Christ on June 2, 1968, and experienced what he often described as “a life-changing spiritual calling - a moment that shaped the rest of my life!” He sought to follow God with humility and purpose, sharing the gospel with anyone/everyone he encountered. In 2022, Manny shared reflections of his personal journey through life, in his book, “Tejano Music Award Producer,” recounting his testimony and the transformation that came through his faith. Manny’s professional life touched countless people, and his work in the music industry became one of the ways he served and supported others. He began as a performer with Sunny and the Sunglows in the 1960s, later becoming a recording engineer, producer, and mentor who helped shape Tejano music for decades. Through Manny Music Inc., AMEN Recording Studios, and Guerra Company Productions (GCP), Manny created opportunities for many artists and helped build a foundation that allowed Tejano music to flourish. In 1995, the Texas House of Representatives honored him with an official resolution recognizing his contributions to the advancement of Tejano music. Although we recognize his contributions to his profession, we take great comfort and are eternally grateful and rejoice in knowing that for the past 25 years of his life, he lived to share the Word of God to everyone that crossed his path. Based on the redeeming work of Jesus Christ, we know that he is now in the presence of his Lord and Savior! Manny fought the good fight, he finished the race, he kept the faith. Henceforth, there is laid up for him the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to him on that day, and not only for him, but also for all who have loved His appearing,” (2 Tim 4:7-8). “Well done, good and faithful servant.” (Matthew 25:21

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Manuel R. Guerra

January 22, 1939 - December 12, 2025