Charis Elisabeth Guzman was born on July 20, 1978, in Longview, Texas and passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2017 also in Longview. She attended elementary school in Longview and later moved to Austin, Texas where she attended middle and high school graduating from Crockett High School. She also attended Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas before starting a successful career in the banking industry.
Her most recent and last place of employment before her death, was with Bank of America where she held several important positions, including Underwriter III, Senior Underwriter, and National Accounts Production Manager. In these positions she developed extensive expertise in her field and was readily recognized for her accomplishments and productivity. In addition to her work, Charis was enthusiastically involved in fund raising for cancer research and other worthy endeavors. She no doubt was good at and enjoyed her job, but had always aspired to become a medical doctor, for which she had all the necessary attributes and intelligence to accomplish had she been given the opportunity.
Although her career and work accomplishments were impressive, Charis considered her marriage to Samuel Leon Guzman her beloved husband of 17 years and their sons Samuel Leon Guzman, Jr. and Benjamin Paul Guzman as her major accomplishment in life and her treasure. Charis received all of her Catholic sacraments at San Jose Catholic Church. She and Samuel were married at San Jose.
Survivors of her immediate family include, her father Louis Garcia (Waco) and mother Linda Vann (Austin); father-in law Samuel Guzman (Austin) and mother-in-law Sheila Guzman (Austin); brothers Jason LeTourneau, Michael Wakim and Alex Wakim (Cedar Park); sister-in law Maria Feliz Guzman, her husband Robert Rubio and their two sons Tre Rubio and Vincent Rubio (Austin); many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends from Austin, Longview, and Waco. She is preceded in death by her grandfather Richard H. Le Tourneau and grandmother Louise LeTourneau (Longview), and Abuelita Rosie Galvan (Austin). Her grandparents who are now in heaven will welcome her with open arms.
Charis was a loving and caring young and beautiful woman who sought to accomplish great things in life and tried to always be there to help others. Her family and friends will miss her greatly and are heartbroken at her passing, but know that she is at peace and in the hands of God in heaven.
Funeral arrangement by Angel Funeral Home. Rosary Thursday, November 30, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at Angel Funeral Home. Mass on Friday, December 1, 2017, 10:00 a.m., San Jose Catholic Church followed by burial at Onion Creek Cemetery.
Tony Aguirre says
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. May the soul of Charis be at peace with our Heavenly Father. May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you and the boys through the days ahead.
Sheila Guzman says
Charis, we love you. We miss you very much. You will forever be in our hearts.
Love and Besos forever.
Your loving mother-in-law,
Sheila
When I’m Gone
by Lyman Hancock
When I come to the end of my journey
And I travel my last weary mile
Just forget if you can, that I ever frowned
And remember only the smile
Forget unkind words I have spoken
Remember some good I have done
Forget that I ever had heartache
And remember I’ve had loads of fun
Forget that I’ve stumbled and blundered
And sometimes fell by the way
Remember I have fought some hard battles
And won, ere the close of the day
Then forget to grieve for my going
I would not have you sad for a day
But in summer just gather some flowers
And remember the place where I lay
And come in the shade of evening
When the sun paints the sky in the west
Stand for a few moments beside me
And remember only my best
Nicole Pedraza & Jesus Garcia says
Words cannot express our sadness, May the comfort of God help you all through this difficult time.”Charis” will be greatly missed but her warmth, kindness, and gentle spirit will be remembered forever.
Nicole Pedraza & Jesus Garcia says
Words cannot express our sadness, May the comfort of God help you all through this difficult time.”Charis” will be greatly missed but her warmth, kindness, and gentle spirit will be remembered forever.
Hopie Martinez says
My deepest condolences to the family . Praying for peace and healing of the heart for Sam and her children. Rest In Peace Charis..???
Your Mother Linda says
My baby girl Charis. I loved you before you were born and I will love you for eternity. I know you are in God’s arms . An angel he needed in Heaven . I was blessed to be your Mother for 39 years and my heart breaks that you left us far too soon.You touched so many lives.The name Charis means grace…and that was the perfect name for you. I feel your presence and I know you are watching over me ,which gives me peace in my heart .Wait for me at Heavens gate . Until then, I will hold you close in my heart and cherish the memories . I love you Charis .Your Mother, Linda
Audrey Astran says
My deepest sympathies to your family you will be miss always remember you as a sweet person in middle school prayers.
Belinda Aleman-Cruz says
Guzman Family,
My sincere condolences to all of you at this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you, may our God bless and comfort you during this time of grief.
Sincerely,
Aleman & Cruz Family
Samantha Pierre says
To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. I will miss Charis beyond what words can express. I was blessed to have her as my friend. She loved and adored her family and would tell this to all who would listen. My prayer is that Charis has eternal peace and that God gives her family the strength that is now required at this time. My sincerest condolences I extend at this time to her loved ones. I will forever miss her and she will never be forgotten.
Nancy Renovato says
Missing you,for you were the daughter I never had,the times we shared,will never be forgotten.Rest in heaven,for your impact on earth is of loving comfort for me.Our most deepest sympathy to all your loved ones….
J says
Estimados familiares,
Les enviamos nuestro más sincero pesame. Y a la vez nos gustaria compartir con ustedes una esperanza para el futuro, que puede darles consuelo en estos momentos mas dificiles de su vida. Se encuentra en el libro biblico de Hechos capitulo 24:15 que dice que habra una resurreccion de las personas que se han dormido en la muerte. Y viviran en esta tierra convertida en un paraíso sin sentir los efectos del dolor, las enfermedades, y la muerte. Y viviran para siempre junto a sus seres queridos felizmente por toda una eternidad, como es mencionado en Revelacion 21:3,4. Si les gustaria saber mas sobre esta esperanza sírvanse a visitar el sitio JW.org/es.
Sinceramente,
Familia Martinez
Erica Lujan says
Charis you were such a beautiful amazing person. All the memories and years we shared will always remain a special place in my heart. My heart has been broken and It’s been hard knowing you are gone. I wish I could of been there for you but I know I will see you again and we can enjoy our laughs and talks and catch up like we always would. I love you always. ?❤
Greg Scobee says
My dear sweet Charis. I am thankful that we shared many things in this life, but mostly I am thankful we shared love for one another. I will cherish the times we went thrift shopping, going out to eat, talking on the phone, but I will cherish our last time together when you poured your heart out to me. I love you, and will always know how much you loved me. I am so glad you were my cousin. Greg
The Duncan's says
With Heartfelt Sympathy to the Guzman Family,
May you rely on the God of all comfort to help you to endure the days ahead.
” God is our refuge and strength ”
(Psalms 46:1)
Margie Green says
Please accept my condolences. Please know that the “God of Comfort” feels your pain and sorrow. He actually provides something BETTER to look forward to. Jeremiah 29:11 specifically tells us God wants to give us a “FUTURE and HOPE.” God promises in the future ALL the pain and sorrow you are experiencing about your loss will be gone and we will be able to enjoy PERFECT life with ALL our LOVED ones.
While words fail to capture the PAIN of losing loved ones, we look forward to the time when words will FAIL to capture the JOY of having our HEAVENLY FATHER return your DEAR one to you through GOD’S KINGDOM. The BLESSINGS will come to those living on the earth. JOHN 5:28-29, PSALMS 37:9-11,29, ECCLESIASTES 1:4. JESUS taught us to pray for that Kingdom in the “OUR FATHER PRAYER” MATTHEW 6:9-10,33.
JAMES CRUZ says
My thoughts and prayers go out to Charis and her family.
Cherish Rodriquez Ebner says
My deepest condolences to the family. Charis was such a sweet person. My thoughts and prayers to Louis and all of the family. We love you and all the family. May God be with you all.
Marcela & William Martinez and family says
My deepest condolences to you and all of your family. There are no words I can express as to how sad it feels when one loses those dearest to them. My hope ? for you all is that day by day it gets a little better, just a little easier to get out of bed. Charis would not want anyone putting their life on hold on her account. When the time is right, take a breath, remember she loves you & know that it’s ok to take another step.
You are all in our thoughts & prayers.
Janey Allcorn says
Many sweet memories of you and your kindness! You touched my heart and many others. God, please give her family peace. Love you Charis, Janey A.
Annette says
My deepest sympathy to each of you for your loss. Deep sorrow fills your hearts at this time. May you find comfort and strength in Almighty God. He is the Giver of life. It saddened him when we shed tears of sorrow. Through his Word he gives us comfort and hope for those who have fallen asleep in death.
John 6:40
John 11:43-44
Psalms 37:29
Pamela Olowu says
I love and will miss you dearly my friend. RIP my beautiful friend.