Olguin, Beatrice
Born the 6th child of Adan and Fernanda Guerrero, January 1st 1928 in San Pedro, California, Beatrice Olguin slipped peacefully from her earthly bonds and entered the Kingdom of Heaven June 3rd, 2007, with her three sons and faithful caregiver by her side. She was a shining example of Christianity and motherhood, and her testimony for the love of Christ reached many people during her life, and will continue far into the future. Beatrice attended San Pedro schools in her youth, and graduated from San Pedro High School in the summer of 1946. After a 10-year marriage to Leonard Olguin of San Pedro, she was dedicated to raising her three sons as a single parent. She went to work for her brother at Mundo's Market in San Pedro, a small hot-food deli, famous for its traditional Mexican dishes. It would be there that Beatrice honed her cooking skills, to become one of the best cooks in town; a reputation that followed her to the end. In 1969, Beatrice began her career in re-housing, working on the Beacon Street Redevelopment project in San Pedro. For the next 20 years Beatrice would continue to climb the ladder of her career finally ending up as a Re-housing and Property Management Specialist, for the City of Los Angeles , working under former Mayor Tom Bradley. Prior to her retirement, Beatrice spearheaded her biggest accomplishment for the City of L.A, and paved the way for the building of the new Los Angeles Convention Center in downtown. She was recognized many times by the city, and received a personalized plaque of commendation from the mayor upon her retirement. Since having her children, and during the years that followed her retirement, Beatrice continued to do the Lord's work, by remaining active at Carson Bible Church , and cheerfully spreading the Gospel of Christ wherever she went. Even in her last days on earth, many people were touched by her spirit and dedication to her Savior, Jesus Christ. Because of her faith in God, countless hundreds of men, women and children have come to know Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior. We know she was welcomed into heaven with open arms. She is survived by three sisters; Estella Arreola of San Rosa, CA, Martha Gascon and Lydia Alvarez, both of San Pedro, and Edmund Guerrero of South Carolina, three sons; Lefty Olguin of Barstow, CA, Jerry Olguin of Port St. John, Florida, and Ed Olguin of Wilmington, CA, three daughters-in-law, 12 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and hundreds of cousins, nephews and nieces. Her Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 9th, 2007 at Ocean View Baptist Church ,