Javier Guerrero Obituary (1958 - 2022)

Javier Guerrero, a most faithful servant of the Lord Jesus Christ, entered into the presence of God on Feb. 13, 2022, at the age of 63. Born July 19, 1958, in El Paso, TX, he was one of seven children born to Francisco and Celerina Guerrero. He grew up in Sunland Park, New Mexico, until the family moved to East Los Angeles in 1967.At the age of 17, Javier heard the gospel of Jesus Christ from a friend who used to be in a gang with Javier and his brothers. After nearly being hit by a bullet fired from a rival gang, Javier became convicted of his sin and convinced of his need to trust in Jesus for eternal life. The Lord had regenerated his heart, and he became a born-again Christian, repenting from his sin and trusting in Christ alone for salvation. Javier quickly threw himself into ministry in Pastor Alex Montoya's First Fundamental Bible Church (FFBC) in East L.A. before and after his graduation from Roosevelt High School in 1977.Over years of missionary service through YUGO, Javier made many friends and acquaintances in the ejidos (towns) surrounding Mexicali, the capital of the state of Baja California, Mexico. One such family was Pastor Antonio and Yoya Agundez of Ejido Tamaulipas. Javier fell in love with one of their beautiful daughters, Luz, and the two were united in marriage on July 4, 1987, by Pastor Montoya in Mexicali. Javier's love for the Lord shone throughout his life in his faithful shepherding of his wife and three children, as well as the consistent pointing of his grandchildren to Christ.Javier worked in construction and as a bricklayer throughout his life, especially with his brother David in the Los Angeles area. He also freely offered his services to help build at least three church sanctuaries in the Mexicali area. Javier learned some of his craft at trade school, and was a skilled handyman who loved helping others improve their homes and vehicles.He studied at a Bible institute in Tecate as well as in Dr. Montoya's preaching courses at FFBC. He had a passion for expressing his love for Jesus with people he met throughout life, telling them about Christ's life, sacrifice, and resurrection, and urging them to trust in Jesus alone for salvation. He helped teach and preach God's Word at FFBC in East L.A., FFBC in Calexico, and Iglesia Biblica Fundamental in Ejido Tamaulipas and its Bible institute.The Guerreros lived in East Los Angeles for five years, in Ejido Tamaulipas, Mexico, for 10 years; and in Imperial, CA, for the last 19 years.Javier was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, David. In addition to Luz Guerrero, his wife of 34 years, Javier is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Nora and Jonathan Dale of Meade, KS; son and daughter-in-law, Francisco and Amanda Guerrero of Meade, KS; son James Guerrero of Imperial; and five grandchildren, Peter, Caleb, Samuel, and Andrew Dale; and Madeline Guerrero. He also is survived by his siblings, Francisco, Luz, Jose Gustavo, Susana, and Martha.Services will be held at Frye Chapel & Mortuary in Brawley, CA on Saturday, February 19 at 2 pm; flowers may be sent to the family in care of Frye Chapel. Javier's body will be buried at Evergreen Cemetery in El Centro, CA.Ecclesiastes 12:13 "The conclusion, when all has been heard, is: fear God and keep His commandments, because this applies to every person."