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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Jan 25, 1950 — Sep 26, 2026
Sioux City, Iowa
Yolanda Guerra Koon, 76, of Sioux City, Iowa, went home to be with the Lord on September 26, 2026. A visitation will be from 2:00- 8:00 P.M Sunday, October 4, 2026, with a Rosary at 5:00 P.M. at Mohr & Becker - Hunt in South Sioux City. A Funeral Mass will be 10:30 A.M. Monday, October 5, 2026, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in South Sioux City. Burial at St. Michael's Cemetery.
Yolanda was born in Roma, Texas, and raised in Pharr, Texas. She married Raul De La O in 1970 at St. Michael’s Church in South Sioux City, Nebraska. Together, they had four wonderful children: Ana Maricela, Alicia, Hector, and Amanda.
Yolanda was a pillar of the Siouxland community, helping new residents transition to their new surroundings and providing interpretation services at job sites and clinics. In addition, she offered comfort and support to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. She was known for her heart of gold, unforgettable sense of humor, and vibrant personality.
Yolanda was devoted to her Catholic faith. Her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were her greatest loves. She worked tirelessly to provide for, protect, and encourage them to enjoy life. She loved her family and friends deeply, often reaching out to make sure they knew she cared for them and remembered them.
Yolanda is survived by her brother, Frank (Barbara) Guerra; sister, Mireya (Luis) Guzman; children, Ana Marisela (Dayton) McNeil, Alicia (Cesar) Tello, and Hector (Tracy) De La O; grandchildren, Ricardo Quintanilla, Monique (Dominic) Ibañez, Mia Tello, Alyssa Tello, Reuben (Natasha) De La O, Yesenia De La O, Juliana De La O, Xavier De La O, Arabella, Gabriella De La O, Alexander McCauley, and Alivia McCauley; great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Yolanda was preceded in death by her daughter, Amanda McCauley; father, Jose L. Guerra; mother, Margarita (Barrera) Guerra; brother, Jose L. Guerra, Jr.; sister-in-law, Rosalinda Guerra; sister, Tomasa Salas; and niece, Evita Salas.
Yolanda Guerra Koon, 76, años y residente de Sioux City, Iowa, partió para reunirse con el Señor el 26 de septiembre de 2026.Nació en Roma, Texas, y creció en Pharr, Texas. Contrajo matrimonio con Raúl De La O en 1970 en la iglesia de San Miguel (St. Michael’s Church) en South Sioux City, Nebraska. Juntos tuvieron cuatro hijos maravillosos: Ana Maricela, Alicia, Héctor y Amanda.
Yolanda fue un pilar de la comunidad de Siouxland; ayudaba a los nuevos residentes a adaptarse a su entorno y prestaba servicios de interpretación en lugares de trabajo y clínicas. Además, brindaba consuelo y apoyo a víctimas de agresión sexual y violencia doméstica. Se le recordará por su gran corazón, su inolvidable sentido del humor y su personalidad vibrante.
Yolanda profesaba una profunda fe católica. Sus hijos, nietos y bisnietos eran sus grandes amores. Trabajó incansablemente para mantenerlos, protegerlos y animarlos a disfrutar de la vida. Amaba profundamente a su familia y a sus amigos, y a menudo se comunicaba con ellos para asegurarse de que supieran cuánto los quería y los tenía presentes.
A Yolanda le sobreviven su hermano, Frank (Barbara) Guerra; su hermana, Mireya (Luis) Guzmán; sus hijos, Ana Marisela (Dayton) McNeil, Alicia (Cesar) Tello y Héctor (Tracy) De La O; sus nietos, Ricardo Quintanilla, Monique (Dominic) Ibañez, Mia Tello, Alyssa Tello, Reuben (Natasha) De La O, Yesenia De La O, Juliana De La O, Xavier De La O, Arabella y Gabriella De La O, Alexander McCauley y Alivia McCauley; sus bisnietos; y numerosos sobrinos y sobrinas.
Le precedieron en la muerte su hija, Amanda McCauley; su padre, José L. Guerra; su madre, Margarita (Barrera) Guerra; su hermano, José L. Guerra Jr.; su cuñada, Rosalinda Guerra; su hermana, Tomasa Salas; y su sobrina, Evita Salas.
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Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Home
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Sunday
Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Home
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St. Michael's Catholic Church
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