Dodge City - Vanessa Guzman, 26, died January 25, 2020 at Dodge City.  She was born on May 11, 1993 at Dodge City, the daughter of Luz Adriana Peña and Ezequiel Guzman, Sr.

Vanessa was born and raised in Dodge City. She graduated from Dodge City High School in 2011. She then attended Dodge City Community College where she received her CNA Certificate. Vanessa was currently employed at National Beef in Dodge City. She enjoyed music, food, and traveling. Vanessa loved reading to her daughter. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her daughter Cali. Vanessa was always there for her family and friends. She always had a big smile on her face, her laugh was infectious. Vanessa was a creative, outgoing, and loving person.

Vanessa is survived by her daughter, Cali Clay Ordaz of Dodge City and husband, Irvin Lee Ordaz of Dodge City; her mother, Luz Adriana Peña of Dodge City; father, Ezequiel Guzman, Sr of Dodge City; brother, Ezequiel Guzman, Jr of Dodge City; sister, Sarai Guzman of Dodge City; her uncle, Francisco Peña of Dodge City; her aunt, Martha Peña and husband, Marco Aldave of Dodge City; her cousins, Alex Aldave, Adriel Aldave, Emberly Aldave, Erika Torrez and husband, Cesar Torrez all of Dodge City; grandparents, Martin and Abigail Peña of Dodge City; and many other family members and friends.

Funeral mass will be held at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Friday January 31, 2020 at 10:00 AM with Rev. Wesley Schawe presiding.  Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Dodge City.  Visitation will be at Swaim Funeral Chapel on Thursday January 30, 2020 from Noon to 5:00 PM.  Memorials are suggested to Cali Ordaz Education Fund in care of the funeral home.  Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.