88S31180 BPG-D
By: Lujan H.R. No. 107
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to
a close with the passing of the Reverend Guadalupe Fonseca of San
Antonio on October 18, 2023, at the age of 91; and
WHEREAS, The son of Celso and Nemesia Fonseca, Guadalupe
Fonseca was born in El Paso on July 10, 1932; he answered the call to
the ministry and became the pastor of Iglesia Sur Zarzamora Baptist
Church; over the course of 45 years, he led the congregation in
worship and provided spiritual guidance and consolation, and he
distributed tracts weekly to offer hope to those in need; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Fonseca shared 74 years of marriage with
his wife, Isabel Fonseca; he took great pride in his children,
Thomas, Edward, Freddie, Dolores, Susan, and Monica, and through
the years, his treasured family grew to include 16 grandchildren
and 15 great-grandchildren; he was preceded in death by his son,
Thomas, granddaughter Monnette Vierya, and son-in-law Rudy
Martinez; and
WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to his faith and his family,
Guadalupe Fonseca earned the lasting respect and admiration of all
who were privileged to know him, and they will forever cherish their
memories of his warmth, kindness, and wonderful sense of humor;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
the Reverend Guadalupe Fonseca and extend sincere condolences to
the members of his family: to his wife, Isabel Fonseca; to his
children, Edward Fonseca and his wife, Frenchy, Freddie Fonseca and
his wife, Rosie, Dolores Martinez, Susan Martinez and her husband,
Tommy, and Monica Garcia and her husband, Albert; to his
daughter-in-law, Irma Fonseca; to his grandchildren and
great-grandchildren; and to his many other relatives and friends;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Guadalupe
Fonseca.