Mario Andrés Guerrero Suárez, 58, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away on July 9, 2024. Born on December 7, 1965, he grew up in Puerto Rico under the care of his mother (Yolanda), grandmother (Isabel), and adoptive mother (Maria). Mario graduated from Baldwin High School in Puerto Rico with his firefighter/EMT certification and later went on to help develop Puerto Rico’s first emergency management system. His chosen career was a semi-truck driver, something he dreamt about since high school. He spent much of his time working with cars and trucks, cooking for his friends and family, working on projects around the house, and drag racing. Mario married the love of his life, Naima, on March 29, 1997. They went on to have two daughters, Yolimarisa and Sara. Being a husband and father were two of his greatest accomplishments, as he adored and cherished his girls. Mario was never without a smile and a boisterous laugh. Always the life of the party, he never knew a stranger.
Mario is survived by his loving wife, Naima, daughters, Yolimarisa and Sara; mother Maria Mercedexs Guerrero; brother-in-law Luis Colon (Carmen); life-long friends Eduardo Maldonado (Llelidza), Samuel Acosta (Carmen), and Steve Wood. He left behind many friends and family who love and miss him dearly.
There will be a celebration of life honoring Mario on July 21st at Lake Tapawingo Clubhouse, 244 Dockside Lake Tapawingo, MO 64015 from 12-4 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to The First Responders Foundation.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, MO 816-690-4441
Michelle White
13 Jul 2024Naima, Yoli and Sara, Sending all my love, prayers, condolences and BIG HUGS to you all from South Carolina. Mario was such a wonderful man, amazing cook and absolutely LOVE you all so much! 🙏🏽 Michelle White
Sonia Ruiz
13 Jul 2024Mario,
Always in our hearts. A wonderful husband,father and friend.
We will always remember your everpresent smile and your good heart. God bless your family.
Evelyn Ocasio Rodriguez
13 Jul 2024Mis condolencias a la Familia y amigos. Siempre serás recordado como “Guerrero”… Gracías por tus enseñanzas y amistad. Descanse en Paz.🙏🙏🙏😢🇵🇷
Liza Maldonado
14 Jul 2024Gran ser humano. Único. Ya es muy extrañado.
QPD y vuele alto! Fortaleza para Naima, Yoli, Sara y todos sus seres queridos. xoxo
Maria Barrera
14 Jul 2024En oración con ustedes. Un fuerte abrazo. Mary Narrera
Chance and Teenia Small
15 Jul 2024Mario will be missed he always made me laugh I will never forget him RIP my friend Praying for his family and friends ❤️🙏
Mike Theleman
15 Jul 2024“Super Mario” was larger than life. Very passionate about his job and family. I will miss our conversations about food and the different dishes that he loved to cook. Mario had a huge heart and touched the lives of those that knew him. Prayers for his family and friends.
Sabrina
15 Jul 2024My condolences to your beautiful family. Mario had such a big heart and he will be missed tenfold
Mark Hamilton
16 Jul 2024Mario always lit up the room with his upbeat personality. I hope that his family knows how much the Harcros team loved him. Please hold your fond memories close to your hearts.
Kathy Stanley
17 Jul 2024Mario was a favorite of all of the Commercial Aquatics employees and customers. Our hearts ache for you, his beloved family. May all of your wonderful memories provide you comfort in the future. Godspeed, Mario.
Don Meyers
21 Jul 2024I met Mario quite a few years ago delivering our chemicals to our commercial pools for the City Of Lenexa from Harcros. Mario always had a Great Smile and a firm handshake,” I’ve got it all Don”, and while unloading we talked and tried to solve all the problems of the world and talked about our families and what we were going to do this weekend.
And when we parted we always said Be Safe and Take Care, I know We All are going to miss Mario a lot in our own ways. My Heart goes out to his family and close friends with deepest Sympathy. with a life well lived, and well Loved by all and a life that will be Deeply Missed.
Carson Loveless
7 Sep 2024Condolences to his family