Guillermo A. Payne

In Loving Memory of Guillermo Antonio Payne

Sunrise: August 6th, 1961 – Sunset: May 15th, 2025

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." – 2 Timothy 4:7

With hearts full of sorrow but spirits lifted by faith, we celebrate the life of our beloved Guille, who danced into the arms of Jesus on May 15th, at the age of 63.

“El Oso,” was a radiant soul—full of laughter, rhythm, and boundless love. Known as the life of every party, he could light up a room with a joke, a smile, or a spontaneous dance. He truly lived a life that showed others that joy is a gift from God, and he shared that joy freely with everyone blessed to know him. Guillermo was a loving son, brother, spouse, father, grandfather, friend, and a beacon of light to all who knew him. Born in the Canal Zone, he lived a life marked by a joyful heart. Whether leading a celebration, through a kind word, a helping hand, or dancing in joy, he lived out Psalm 30:11—“You turned my mourning into dancing.”

He is survived by his loving mother, Elda Sanchez Payne; his daughters, Ashley and Victoria; SIL, Aleni; grandchildren, Tausa’afia, Akeakamai, and Coral; three brothers, Jose, Luis and Victor; sister, Pragedis; SIL, Laura; BIL, Steve; a former spouse and cherished lifelong friend, Monique and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

He was greeted in heaven by those who proceeded him; his father, Guillermo C. Payne; beloved uncles, Luis Antonio (Lucho) and Eduardo (Tato); and precious granddaughter, Salamasina.

Though we grieve, we do not grieve without hope. We know that Guille is now dancing on streets of gold, embraced by eternal joy.

“Well done, good and faithful servant.” – Matthew 25:23m

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