Chabelo Guevara

Jose Isabel “Chabelo” Guevara Chaverria, 71 years old, passed away to be in the arms of our Lord Jesus Savior on December 9, 2025, in Burley. He was the son of Gregoria and Felipe Guevara, hailing from his beloved San Luis Potosí, Mexico. Chabelo was the only adventurous sibling among ten who chose to come to Idaho at just 15 years old, working at Thain Farms for many years. He frequently traveled back and forth to the U.S. from Mexico, and at 25, he married his cherished wife, Juanita.

Throughout his life, he continued working in the fields of Minidoka and spent a short time in Jerome. Eventually, he began part-time work at Amalgamated Sugar Company, transitioning to full-time for about 40 years before his retirement. Retirement for Chabelo meant tending to his summer garden and escaping to Mexico for the winter to avoid the cold weather.

In the warm summer evenings, you could find him riding his bike, a pastime he truly loved. Family and friends always eagerly anticipated the bountiful produce from his garden, which included zucchini, sweet juicy tomatoes, and oversized peaches—his gardening skills were remarkable!

Chabelo was an active member of St. Nicholas Church for many years, contributing to the Guadalupana Society and enjoying the camaraderie of making tamales. You’d often see him ushering during Mass.

His humor and wit will be dearly missed. We will always remember his quirky phrase “Tantiadas,” which he used to express thoughts like “That’s nonsense” or “That’s crazy.” We even joked about patenting it!

Chabelo is survived by his wife, Juanita, and his children, Yesenia (Floyd) Padilla and Ruben (Mari) Guevara. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Socorro Guevara, Cirilo Guevara, Franco Guevara, and his son Jose Isabel Jr. Guevara.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 12, from 6-8 p.m. for a viewing at Hansen Mortuary in Rupert, followed by a Rosary at 9:15 a.m. and Holy Mass at St. Nicholas Church in Rupert at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 13, which will be preceded by burial at Gem Memorial Gardens in Burley, Idaho. Arrangements are under the direction of Joel Heward Hansen Mortuary.

José Isabel “Chabelo” Guevara Chaverría, de 71 años, falleció para estar en los brazos de nuestro Señor Jesucristo Salvador el 9 de diciembre de 2025, en Burley. Era hijo de Gregoria y Felipe Guevara, originarios de su querida San Luis Potosí, México. Chabelo era el único de nueve hermanos aventurero que decidió venir a Idaho con solo 15 años, trabajando en Thain Farms durante muchos años. Viajaba con frecuencia entre México y Estados Unidos, y a los 25 años se casó con su querida esposa, Juanita.

A lo largo de su vida, siguió trabajando en los campos de Minidoka y pasó un breve periodo de tiempo en Jerome. Finalmente, comenzó a trabajar a tiempo parcial en Amalgamated Sugar Company, pasando a trabajar a tiempo completo durante unos 40 años antes de jubilarse. Para Chabelo, la jubilación significaba cuidar su huerto en verano y escapar a México en invierno para evitar el frío.

En las cálidas tardes de verano, se le podía ver montando en bicicleta, un pasatiempo que le encantaba. Su familia y amigos siempre esperaban con impaciencia los abundantes productos de su huerto, que incluían calabacitas, tomates dulces y jugosos y duraznos gigantes: ¡sus habilidades como jardinero eran extraordinarias!

Chabelo fue miembro activo de la iglesia de San Nicolás durante muchos años, colaborando con la Sociedad Guadalupana y disfrutando de hacer tamales. A menudo se le veía haciendo de acomodador durante la Misa.

Echaremos mucho de menos su humor y su ingenio. Siempre recordaremos su particular expresión “Tantiadas”, que utilizaba para expresar ideas como “Eso es una tontería” o “Eso es una locura”. ¡Incluso bromeábamos con patentarla!

A Chabelo le sobreviven su esposa, Juanita, y sus hijos, Yesenia (Floyd) Padilla y Rubén (Mari) Guevara. Le precedieron en la muerte sus padres y hermanos: Socorro Guevara, Cirilo Guevara, Franco Guevara y su hijo José Isabel Jr. Guevara.

Los servicios funerarios se celebrarán el viernes 12 de diciembre, de 6 a 8 de la tarde con una velacion, en la funeraria Hansen Mortuary de Rupert, seguidos de un Rosario a las 9:15 a.m. y una Santa Misa en la iglesia St. Nicholas de Rupert a las 10 de la mañana del sábado 13 de diciembre, que irá precedida del entierro en Gem Memorial Gardens, en Burley, Idaho.

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