Tracy Denise Guaman, age 55, went to be with our Lord and Father in Heaven on November 24, 2025. A visitation will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 in the Atrium at Living Word Christian Center 9201 75th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 followed by the funeral at 12:00 pm in the Chapel at Living Word.
Tracy was born on March 19, 1970, to Minar and Dorothy Therneau. She was raised alongside eight siblings on a dairy farm in Spring Valley, Minnesota.
Following her passion for education, Tracy became a high school math teacher and taught for many years at various schools. It was during this time that she met her future husband, Sergio Guaman, who worked in maintenance and janitorial services at the school where she taught. They were married on August 13, 2005 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.
Tracy had a love for many things and was truly a go-getter. She poured herself into raising her three children—Thomas, Rachel, and Isabel—and always sought to help, teach, and bless others with the knowledge and care she carried. She enjoyed baking and ran a small bread and baked-goods business, La Mesa de Dios (“The Lord’s Table”), inspired by her vision to welcome people, share food, share the Word of God, and create a place of warmth and fellowship. Anyone who stepped into her home experienced her hospitality and her open-armed embrace. Creative at heart, Tracy loved quilting and often made her own aprons for baking and cooking. She carried a vibrant spirit, deep kindness, and unwavering faith that touched many lives.
Tracy is survived by her husband, Sergio; her children, Thomas, Rachel, and Isabel; and her siblings Terry, Judith (Ju-Ju), Kirk, Patti, and Karen. Along with many other beloved relatives. Though it is impossible to fully capture her personality, her faith, and her love in words, those who knew her will carry her memory forever. While her passing feels far too soon, we rejoice knowing she is now at peace, free from pain, and celebrating in the presence of our Lord and Savior. One day, we will join her again in the fullness of eternity. She was preceded in death by her parents, Minar and Dorothy, her sisters Jill, Debbie, and Trisha, and her father-in-law Antonio.
Tracy was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a light to those around her. She will be greatly missed.
Flowers and gifts are appreciated, and the family suggests ordering through Cambridge Floral at (763) 689-2040. Memorial donations may be made to the family to assist with ongoing needs during this time in honor of Tracy. A GoFundMe page for donations in honor of Tracy has been setup. Click here for Tracy’s GoFundMe page.
I’m just speechless about Tracy’s sudden death. Goodness. Deepest condolences to Sergio, Thomas, Rachel, and Isabel, from Tricia’s husband Kerry.
Tracy wasa good friend of ours, part of a great family we were part of. She will be missed. Our love goes out to her entire family.
There are no words! I so enjoyed doing the Christmas pageant at Church with Tracy and her kids. She made some costumes and was even Mary and Sergio was Joseph. She will be missed as she was dearly loved.
Such a beautiful countenance and Best Mother to her children. It was a pleasure knowing Tracy, if only for a short time. She will be dearly missed by so many. Tracy prepared her children to thrive in this world, and I feel sure she was greeted by our lord with open arms.
Lezlie and Mike Rolf
I will never forget her. She was a great math teacher to me and helped me in so many ways. I have many great memories from the hot chocolate she allowed us to make during class to playing uno in her class before she started the class. I still have the wonderful picture book she made for our whole senior class. She truely had one of the biggest hearts you could have. Thoughts and prayers to all the family.
I’m stunned and so sad. Tracy was my dear roommate at Concordia College for all our years there. We got assigned tigether freshman year, and it just clicked.
Thanksgivings at the farm, care packages, her coming home with me to Idaho, sewing, laughing together, stupid crafts at 2 am, always singing together, baking, tears and love. So much love. Our senior year, a mutual friend told her, “you love so well,” and he was so right.
I wear the aprons she made for me, still.
I’m flooded with decades of memories right now, and am without words, except to say that I’m praying for you all. Her last text to me was “Love you, Roomie O Mine!”
Same, dearheart. Same.
I’m so sorry to hear about the passing on your mom Tracy I knew her from groves academy when I attended her school and always brought a smile to my face and she was always so helpful and understanding and willing to talk to me about anything. She will be deeply missed and I’ll hold you and your family in my thoughts and prayers during this time of loss.
We were stunned and saddened to hear about Tracy’s passing. Our thoughts are with the Guaman family at this time.
There are untold ways Tracy helped our family and was a friend to me. I picture her with her apron in and phone in her pocket inventory, answering questions, all while making something delicious. She was probably solve a math problem too, because she could. Her faith, resilience, humor, and love for her family inspired us all. I miss you, Tracy. Sending all our love to Sergio, Thomas, Rachel, and Isabel.
Mrs. Guaman was my 7th and 8th grade math teacher back in the early 2000s and I remember her classes fondly. One memory is that she always kept a puzzle in the back of her classroom that we could work on after finishing our homework. This is a practice that I have actually carried on in my own classroom as a secondary school teacher.
I am deeply sad to hear about her passing but Mrs. Guaman left an impact on all those she taught.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Tracy and I were hired the same year at Groves Academy; I worked with her for six years. Tracy was an inspired and inspiring teacher and colleague, with seemingless endless energy and creativity. She helped students to start and run a school store that was state licensed and tax-paying. The students learned how to do it all. This is one of the most meaningful underrakings that I have seen in my 40+ years as an educator.
The service today was so touching. The live and admiration for her from her husband and children were potent. She left the world a better place than it was before her.
Ms. Guaman was my math teacher all 4 years at Groves Academy Upper School and she was a big reason I enrolled in the Groves post-secondary program. The way she taught math was unique and she was so patient! I’ll always be grateful to her (and her sister Ms. Hall) for helping me. The memorial service this week was beautiful and I’m sending healing and peace to Sergio and their amazing children. Your family’s words of tribute to Ms. Guaman were beautiful.