Francisco "Hippie" J Guzman, Sr

Francisco “Hippie” J. Guzman, 75 years old, peacefully passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

Francisco was born on February 11, 1949 in Primera, TX to the late Enrique and Charlota (Ybarra) Guzman, Sr. He is also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Alysen Sanchez; sisters, Gloria Sanchez and Eva Doria; and brothers, Enrique Guzman, Jr., and Manuel Cardenas.

Left to cherish the memory of Francisco is his loving wife, Connie Guzman; children, Francisco (Rebecca) Guzman, Michael (Amy) Sanchez, Lorissa (Mitchell) Michalski, Fabian Guzman and Francisca Guzman; 9 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Francisco was a self-employed truck driver. He played the guitar with Los Hermanos Bueno for several years. He enjoyed metal detecting, and loved to joke around with those around him. Most of all he loved visiting close friends and family.

Memorial visitation for Francisco will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at St. Joseph Funeral Home, 824 S. Mayflower Rd., South Bend with a Memorial Mass to begin at 7:00 pm.                          

Online condolences can be made at sjfh.net.

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