Lena Rose Bittner, age 59 of Seguin, gained her angel wings on July 28, 2024.  Lena was born on March 26, 1965 in Camp Pendleton, California, the daughter of Delroy H. Bittner and Elena Gonzales Bittner of Seguin, Texas.

Lena is preceded in death by her father, and nephew David P. Lohse.

Survivors include her loving and devoted mother, Elena; her brothers, Cesareo Guadarrama, III (Mary Ann), and Carl Bittner (Chavela); sister, Kathy Gannaway (Rick); numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins.

Lena was a precious delight, the shining star in our lives.  Born with Downs Syndrome, Lena always had a bright smile and embraced every joy of life.

She enjoyed music, dancing, drawing, and cooking.  She entered an art exhibit in the County Fair every year.  She loved her Barbie's and had quite a collection.  Lena was always wanting to learn about her family heritage.  Always searching for pictures of family members and keeping a record of every birthday.  Proud of her dad's military service in the Marines she was extremely patriotic.  She could rock the red, white, and blue!  She loved celebrating every holiday with a flair!  Lena attended schools in North Carolina, Texas and California.  She graduated from Castle Park High School in Chula Vista, California.  She also attended Community College in San Diego.

Lena participated in the Special Olympics, Girl Scouts, attended MHMR in Seguin, volunteered at Jefferson Elementary, Briesemeister Middle School and the Mini Mats Day Care.

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 2, 2024 at 9 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church followed by the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 10 a.m. and the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m.  Interment will follow in San Geronimo Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be Cesareo Guadarrama IV, Michael Guadarrama, Keith Lohse and Josh Keenzel.

The family would like to thank the staff of PAM in Luling, Elara Hospice Care and also thank the wonderful staff, nurses, cna's, kitchen, and housekeeping at the Windsor Nursing Facility in Seguin.  Thank you for taking care of our sweet Lena in her final days.