Joe (Jose Manuel) Guzman

Having talked about him before your trip, prior to his arrival, I was looking forward to introducing little Michael to you when you come back...Thank you Fr. Joe for being a wonderful saint to us while here and I know you will continue to intercede for us...May God's perpetual light continue to shine on your soul...Good night!

Fr Joe. Is a priest who listen to anyone who comes across him. With a smile on his face. He encourages me a lot. May God rest your soul.

Dear Father Joe, at first my thoughts were in many places, and I don't know what to write. But you were always able to discern what I want to say even when I am not very articulate. I will miss you dearly. I still can't believe you are gone. Now that you behold God's face forever. Please pray us. Tell our lord all our gists. I am sure you will smile whenever I say "Father Ko easy ooooh". Goodbye my friend. Sleep peaceful.

Hmmm, difficult as it may, your departure is a hard reality foisted on us, with little choice regarding its acceptance. I remember hearing about the news of your stroke and visiting you in your hospital bed. Despite it all, having regained your faculties, your charming smile came to bear again, apt to ask about my own well being and trying to catch up on my health and progress made regarding our conversations during spiritual direction. You always carved time out of your busy schedule to give a listening ear and grant spiritual direction when needed. You would surely be missed. Rest peacefully in the bosom of the Lord your God whom you served gingerly while on earth.

Fr Joe really helped me to recover from one of my greatest challenges so far in my earthly journey... He agreed to meet with me with his tight schedule He had somewhere else to be but gave me a listening ear. He was so empathetic, he consoled me and encouraged me to forge ahead. I was very sad when I heard he was in UCH, haven suffered a stroke. I left everything I was doing to meet him at the hospital. I was happy to see him walking and feeling better... I didn't know it was going to be the last time. Oh my Fr Joe. Continue to rest in our Lord and Savior Jesus. Until we meet to depart no more.

May your gentle soul dwell in the Peace of Christ and pray for us Padre Joe. You will be missed down here.

Dear Fr Joe.. Your memory will forever be in our hearts. Eternal rest padre till we meet again. Amen.

Easily accessible by all and ever welcoming with an Angelic smile. You'll will forever remain in our heart faith pastor, spiritual director, friend and announcer of Iroto trip. Akirelé (as fonfly called) will miss you. R.I.P man of God.