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Jose Guadalupe
Medina
Nov 13, 1944 — Jun 10, 2026
Bryan
A la edad de 81 años, José Guadalupe Medina paso a la presencia del Señor el miércoles, 10 de junio, 2026. Un hombre de fe inquebrantable, vivió una vida llena de amor, trabajo arduo, generosidad desinteresada y dedicación a su familia. Deja un legado que seguirá inspirando a sus seres queridos. Nació el 13 de noviembre de 1944 en Cañada Grande, municipio de Rio Verde, San Luis Potosí, México. Conoció al amor de su vida, Elvira Saldaña, en la primaria, y ambos contrajeron matrimonio en la Nochebuena de 1965.
Siempre un proveedor ejemplar, poco después de casarse comenzó a salir de su pueblo natal para realizar trabajos de temporada. Tras pasar unos años en la Ciudad de México, emprendió nuevos caminos y pronto se convirtió en una pieza clave para varios rancheros, quienes lo solicitaban específicamente para labores agrícolas en Colorado, Minnesota, Kansas, Oklahoma y el este de Texas. Se sentía orgulloso de actuar como un enlace y traductor entre los rancheros agrícolas estadounidenses y los trabajadores mexicanos recién llegados, gracias al inglés que aprendió rápidamente en el propio trabajo. Poco después de llegar a Bryan y a Feathercrest Farms, convenció a su esposa para que se reuniera con él. Juntos tomaron la decisión de dejar atrás todo lo conocido en busca del "Sueño Americano". En 1975, se establecieron permanentemente en Bryan, Texas, donde construyeron una vida cimentada en la fe, el trabajo honesto, la perseverancia, el sentido de comunidad, el servicio y el amor. Tras su retiro de Feathercrest Farms, trabajó al que siempre estuvo agradecido por darle su primera oportunidad y ayudar a que su esposa pudiera reunirse con él, comenzó a trabajar en servicios de mantenimiento y limpieza para Bryan ISD y después Texas A&M.
Trabajador incansable, nunca rehuyó el esfuerzo físico y siempre estuvo dispuesto a ayudar a quien lo necesitara, incluso a costa de sus propias necesidades. Son innumerables los familiares y amigos que se beneficiaron de su generosidad. Se sentía profundamente orgulloso de su trabajo y de las oportunidades que pudo brindar a quienes le rodeaban, gracias a lo que este gran país le ofreció. En 1992, se convirtió con orgullo en propietario de su casa y en ciudadano de los Estados Unidos, dos hechos que atesoró durante toda su vida. Viajaba anualmente a México para visitar a su familia mientras su salud se lo permitió; uno de los momentos favoritos de esos viajes ocurría al reingresar a Estados Unidos: le encantaba declarar con orgullo "¡US Citizen!" con una amplia sonrisa. Una de las anécdotas que más le gustaba contar era el día en que el Presidente George H. W. Bush le dio una palmada en la espalda, le estrechó la mano y le agradeció personalmente su trabajo de mantenimiento en la Biblioteca Presidencial George Bush. Nuestro padre siempre decía: "Esmérate en lo que haces y hazlo bien, por muy insignificante que te parezca el trabajo".
Le encantaba ver fútbol americano los sábados y domingos, y le enseñó todas las reglas del juego a su hija. Aún con las frustraciones anuales, se mantuvo fiel a sus equipos, los Aggies y los Cowboys, acompañándolos en los buenos y malos momentos como un verdadero aficionado. Le gustaba estar informado y no era raro que lo encontraran frente a su computadora leyendo noticias y viendo todo tipo de videos, ya fueran noticias de política, deportes o redes sociales. Como católico devoto, fe que sin duda se vio fortalecida gracias a su esposa, fue un miembro activo y comprometido de la iglesia Santa Teresa durante más de 45 años. Era un gran cocinero, conocido por su talento en la parrilla, sus tortillas de harina recién hechas que provocaban fila en los desayunos dominicales de la iglesia, y sus hotcakes perfectos, los favoritos de sus nietas. A partir de 1993, y durante casi 30 años mientras su salud se lo permitió, trabajó activamente con el ministerio de Cursillistas y en las Jamaicas anuales, trabajando en lo que se necesitara.
Era un hombre de pocas palabras, pero cuando hablaba, sus palabras y consejos valían oro. Su presencia amable, tranquila y constante reconfortaba a quienes lo rodeaban, y tras su carácter humilde y reservado se escondía un maravilloso sentido del humor. Su familia sabía reconocer el brillo en sus ojos y esa sonrisita que indicaba que estaba bromeando con su esposa, sus hijos o sus queridas nietas. Amaba su papel de esposo y padre, pero su papel favorito era el de Tito, como lo llamaban sus tres nietas. No pasó su jubilación viajando ni dedicándose a nuevas aficiones. Se convirtió en guía, chófer, defensor y cómplice de sus nietas durante más de 15 años. Haber brindado educación universitaria a sus hijos y ver a dos de sus nietas asistir a la universidad, con la menor siguiendo sus pasos dentro de un par de años, representaba la culminación de su sueño americano. Cargó con el peso de nuestra familia sobre sus hombros y trabajó incansablemente para que tuviéramos la educación y las oportunidades necesarias para aspirar a un futuro mejor.
Fue un padre, abuelo, hermano y amigo muy querido, un hombre cuya fortaleza, bondad y sabiduría dejaron una huella imborrable en todos los que lo conocieron. Le precedieron en la muerte sus padres, hermanos, hermanas y su amada esposa, Elvira. Le sobreviven sus hijos, Jose Medina, JR y Juanita Medina Rodriguez; su yerno, Jesus Rodriguez; sus nietas, Melissa, Emily y Jessica Rodriguez; sus hermanos, Margarito, Juventino y Manuel Medina; sus hermanas, Angelina Gallardo y Linda Martinez; así como un sinfín de sobrinos, cuñados, ahijados y amistades cercanas. Su legado perdurará en los valores que inculcó, los sacrificios que realizó y las muchas vidas que tocó. El pilar sereno, humilde y firme de nuestra familia ya no está físicamente, pero siempre lo llevaremos en nuestros recuerdos y corazones.
It is with saddened hearts and gratitude for a life well lived that we announce the passing of José Guadalupe Medina, who passed away peacefully on June 10, 2026 at the age of 81. A man of devoted faith, he lived a life filled with love, hard work, selfless generosity and dedication to his family. He leaves behind a legacy that will continue to inspire those closest to him. He was born on November 13, 1944 in Cañada Grande, municipality of Rio Verde, San Luis Potosí, Mexico. He met the love of his life, Elvira Saldaña, in elementary school and the two married on Christmas Eve of 1965.
Always the unflappable provider, he began leaving his hometown for seasonal work soon after he married. After a few years of being in Mexico City, he ventured out and was soon a top pick of various ranchers who would specifically request him for a number of agriculture jobs in Colorado, Minnesota, Kansas, Oklahoma and East Texas. He proudly said one of his roles was to act as a “liaison and welcoming committee” between American farm owners and newly arrived Mexican laborers with the English he had quickly picked up and learned on the job. Soon after coming to Bryan and Feathercrest Farms, he convinced his wife to join him. Together, they made the courageous decision to leave everything familiar behind in search of The American Dream. In 1975, they both permanently settled in Bryan, Texas, where they built a life rooted in faith, honest hard work, perseverance, community, service and love. After Feathercrest Farms, which he was so grateful to for giving him his start and helping his wife join him, he transitioned into janitorial work for Bryan ISD and Texas A&M.
A tireless worker, he never shied away from physical labor and was always willing to help anyone and everyone, even if that meant he would go without. The number of family and friends who benefited from his generosity are too many to list. He took great pride in his work and in the opportunities he was able to afford those around him thanks to what this great country provided him. In 1992, he proudly became an outright homeowner and a United States Citizen, two milestones he treasured throughout his life. He took yearly trips to Mexico to see family for as long as his health allowed, and one of his favorite parts of those trips came upon reentry to the United States - he loved to proudly declare, “US Citizen!” with a wide grin on his face. One of his most enduring stories was recounting the day President George H. W. Bush personally patted him on the back, shook his hand and thanked him for his service as a custodian at the George Bush Presidential Library. Our dad always said, “Take pride in what you do, and do it well - no matter how insignificant you think the work is.”
He loved watching football on Saturdays and Sundays, and taught his daughter all about the game. Yearly frustrations aside, he stood by his Aggies and Cowboys and rode through the ups and downs like a true fan. He liked to stay informed and would sit in his computer room researching the news and looking at any and all kinds of videos from news and politics to sports and social media. A faithful Catholic, no doubt made more so thanks to his wife, he was an active and committed member of his Santa Teresa church community for more than 45 years. He was a great cook, known for his skills on the barbecue pit, his fresh flour tortillas that drew lines on Sunday morning breakfasts at church, and his fluffy pancakes that were a favorite of his granddaughters. Beginning in 1993, and for almost 30 years until his health allowed, he served in the Cursillistas ministry as well as the yearly church Jamaicas doing whatever was asked of him.
He was a man of few words, and when he spoke, his words carried meaning and a grounding sincerity. His kind, calm, steady presence brought comfort to those around him, and beneath his quiet nature was a wonderful sense of humor. Family members knew to watch for the twinkle in his eye and the crooked smile that signaled he was teasing his wife, children, or beloved granddaughters. He loved being a husband and dad, but his favorite role was that of grandpa, or “Tito”, as his three granddaughters knew him. His retirement was not spent traveling or taking up new hobbies. Instead, he thrived as his granddaughters’ caretaker, taxi driver, defender and accomplice for more than 15 years. Giving his children a university education and having two of his granddaughters currently enrolled in college, with his youngest granddaughter to follow in a couple years, was the pinnacle of his American Dream. He carried the weight of our family on his shoulders and worked tirelessly so we could have the education and opportunities to pursue brighter futures.
He was a cherished father, grandfather, brother, and friend, and a man whose strength, kindness, and quiet wisdom left a lasting impression on all who knew him. His worldly body having failed him, we are sustained by our faith that tells us he is now without pain and suffering, free to join his best friend and soulmate in Heaven. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, sisters, and loving wife, Elvira. He is survived by his children, Jose Medina, JR and Juanita Medina Rodriguez; his son-in-law, Jesus Rodriguez; his granddaughters, Melissa, Emily and Jessica Rodriguez; his brothers, Margarito, Juventino and Manuel Medina; his sisters, Angelina Gallardo and Linda Martinez; and a large extended and loving family of nieces and nephews, sisters and brothers-in-law, godchildren and close lifelong friends. His legacy will live on in the values he instilled, the sacrifices he made, and the many lives he touched. The quiet, humble, steadfast pillar of our family is physically gone, but we will carry you in our hearts and memories always.
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