George L. Guido

Sunrise 3/6/52, sunset 7/12/24. Lived his whole life in Sacramento. Son of Tomas and Mary Guido. Survived by wife Venus and son George. Brother to Tina and Compadre “Huiz” Tony Huizar. Brother to Tom and wife Sylvia Guido. Uncle to many generations of nieces and nephews and many generations of cousins.

Friend to all who were fortunate to know him from his Sacramento High School days where he excelled in basketball and baseball. He continued his love of baseball as a fast-ball pitcher for the Reno Club and Pete’s Kiva Hi. A true athlete who became a master at any competitive game he learned including golf where he accomplished three hole-in-ones (including one on his birthday) in a game he only began playing in his late 20s.  He was the youngest member (at the time) inducted to the Sacramento Mexican American Hall of Fame in 1981.

George spent 40+ years working for and being part of the DeBenedetti family, owners of Del Monte Meat Company.

He spent his retirement making new friends of whom many became family from the Family First Car and Bike Club and other car clubs.

Visitation at St Mary’s Cemetery 6509 Fruitridge Road in Sacramento on Friday August 9^th starting at 5 PM followed by a rosary at 7 PM.  The following will be held the next day:  Mass at 10 AM, again at St Mary’s Cemetery.  Celebration of life: 1-4 PM at the California Auto Museum, 2200 Front Street.