Carlos Guillermo Florian, of Lincoln, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at the age of 80.
He was born in Chiclin, Peru on July 23, 1941. He moved to Lima, Peru when he was 12 to live with his aunt Jacoba (Tia Jacobita). He and Lydia were married in Puerto Rico in 1963 and lived in California before settling down in Lincoln. He worked at the Lincoln Regional Center for many years, retiring in 2010. He was active in the College View SDA Church in Lincoln. Guimo loved games of all kinds, from board games to professional sports. He loved to play soccer and volleyball, as well as umpiring softball for many years.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 58 years Lydia Florian (Meza); daughters Nancy (Dan) Wright, and Marcy (John) King; grandchildren Isamu King, Elena Wright, Olivia King, Elizabeth Wright, Kenji King; siblings Amada, Francisco, and Oscar. Preceded in death by his mother Maria de la Cruz Leon Zavala; father Victor Manuel Florian Saldana; siblings Segudo, Victor, Benigna, Carlos, Esperanza, and Flor de Maria.
Funeral Service: 2:00 p.m. Saturday (9-4-21) Roper and Sons Midtown Chapel, 4300 ‘O’ Street. Masks are required.
Visitation one hour prior to service time.
Memorials to YMCA Youth Sports Program.