Catherine (Cathy) Guerrero (47), beloved wife, mother, daughter, aunt, and friend gained her wings on Saturday, January 27, 2024.  Cathy was born on March 12, 1976 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Mary Alice Lopez and Pedro (Pete) Guerrero, Jr.  She grew up in Taft, Texas and graduated from Taft High School in 1994.  Cathy then attended Del Mar College earning her Associate Degree in special education.  Cathy never met a stranger because she had such a beautiful heart and soul.  She was a wonderful cook and made sure her sons learned the tricks of the trade.  She was also an amazing baker and her cakes, pies, and candies were delicious.

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Cathy was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal great grandparents and maternal and paternal grandparents; her sister, Veronica Guerrero; and her brother, Pedro (Petey) Guerrero III.  Cathy is survived by her husband of 30 years, David Rankin IIl; sons, Jacob Guerrero of Goliad, Texas, and Steven Rankin of Beeville, Texas; her parents, Mary Alice and Pete Guerrero, Jr. of Goliad, Texas; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.  Cathy had a very special bond with her nephew, Roman Guajardo and his wife Stephanie.  She loved having garage sales, parties, and just spending quiet family time with Roman, Stephanie, and their children, Colton and Delilah.

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Visitation will be Wednesday, January 31, 2024 from 3pm to 9pm with a rosary at 7pm.  A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 am on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at Sacred Heart Church in Sinton, Texas.  After the mass, we proceed to Flores Cemetery in Goliad, Texas for the burial services.  Pallbearers carrying Cathy to her eternal resting place are Roman Guajardo, Nathaniel Martines, Aaron Guerrero, Lee Guerra, Bianca Guerrero, Jaime Guerrero, Benjamin Guerrero, and Brian Guajardo. Special Honorary pallbearers are Delilah Guajardo and Colton Guajardo.

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REST IN PEACE, Cathy. We love you.