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Israel A Guzman

October 30, 1941 — January 14, 2026

Snyder

Mr. Israel A. Guzman, "Pancho", dedicated husband and father of five, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at the age of 84.

A rosary will be recited on Thursday, January 15, 2026, from 6 to 7 PM at Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home. The funeral mass will be held on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 10 AM, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Snyder, TX. Burial will follow at Snyder Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home.

Mr. Guzman was born on October 30, 1941, in Jourdanton, Texas, to Santiago and Consuela (Arredondo) Guzman. He married the love of his life Matilda Gutierrez, on January 20, 1962. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather to his family. Mr. Guzman was a longtime parishioner of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Dad was a person who was loved by all who met him. He loved jokes and pranks, he loved telling good stories, he loved his westerns, but most of all he loved his family.

Mr. Guzman is survived by his,

2 Sons,

Richard and wife Gloria Guzman of Snyder, TX,

John Henry and wife Heather Guzman of Snyder, TX;

2 Daughters,

Dora Martinez and husband Bennie of Snyder, TX,

Monica Ortegon and husband Israel of Snyder, TX;

Daughter-In-Law Sally Guzman of Lubbock, TX;

3 Brothers and 4 Sisters;

25 Grandchildren,

Crystal, Jessica, Annette, Natalie, Alex, Connie, Adrian, Sandra, Dylan, Joel, Gabriel, Laura, Amara, Israella, Bobbie Jean, Robert, Priscilla, Breanna, Keeley, Delilah, Purseyis, Savanna, Lane, Desiree, and Talan;

38 Great-Grandchildren and 12 Great-Great-Grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his,

Parents;

Santiago and Consuela;

Wife,

Matilda Guzman;

Son,

Israel Guzman Jr.;

and Grandson,

Jonathan;

2 Brothers and 1 Sister.

The family would like to express gratitude to Belia and Mary Helen from St. Joseph's Home Health. Thank you for all that you did.

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Thursday, January 15, 2026

6:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)

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BELL-CYPERT-SEALE FUNERAL HOME

3101 College Avenue, Snyder, TX 79549

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Mass

Friday, January 16, 2026

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Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church

1311 Avenue K, Snyder, TX 79549

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