Guardian Angel Program

The Valley Baptist Foundation is pleased to announce the Guardian Angel Program at Valley Baptist Health System.  The program, which launched in August, allows grateful patients, their families, and friends the opportunity to support patient services and programs at Valley Baptist while recognizing the exemplary care received from a Valley Baptist ‘Guardian Angel’.

Patients, their families and friends now have the opportunity to make a donation in any amount to the Valley Baptist Foundation in honor of a physician, nurse, volunteer, therapist, housekeeper, or other caregiver. The caregiver or ‘Guardian Angel’ is presented with a recognition letter and a Guardian Angel lapel pin to wear with pride. Once the caregiver has been recognized ten times; he/she will receive a special gold Guardian Angel lapel pin.

Since the launch, 43 Guardian Angels have been honored. They have all been surprised to be honored for just “doing their job”. The truth is that the patients have all been grateful that these healthcare givers have gone far beyond just “doing their job”. The Foundation staff is honored to go to department meetings and announce “there is an angel among us today”.

Click here to view photos of the Valley Baptist Angels.


Guardian Angels as of March 23, 2009
Alfredo Aguilar (Heritage Program)              
Mari Arzeta, RN                                            
Marietta Bermudez RN (5th ST)        
Dr. Rachel Bolado                 
Sharon Booth (Home Healthcare/ Hospice)  
Alicia Brown (Heritage Program)                  
Rachelann Bustinza (6th ST)                          
Kathryn N. Chacra (Heritage Program)         
David Contreras (CVICU)    
Roselia Enrique (Primary Nurse, 5th ST)                    
Noemi Farias (Acute Rehab)                         
Heron Garcia RN (3rd ST)                              
Mary Garcia (Nurse Aide 2nd floor)               
Sandy Garza (Food Service)
Frank Gonzalez, LVN (3rd ST)                                  
Crystal Gutierrez (PCCU)                             
Cindy Herrera (Medical Records
Jose Into (Acute Rehab)                                
Juan (LVN Student)
Emmanuel Librero (3rd ET)
Norman Macarayo (3rd ET)
Armando Medrano (Heritage Program)
Nellie Mendez (5th ST)
Francisco Mendoza (Outpatient Rehab)
Shirley Menguito (Stroke Unit)
Dr. Charles Mild
Joe Perez (PCCU)
Rosa Perez (5th ST)
Lorena Prado (Ambulatory Infusion Unit)
Oscar Quintana (Hospice Chaplain)
Louise Reyes RN (4th ST)
Dr. Donald Roa (Cardiologist)
Delia Rodriguez (PCCU)
Sherry Russo (Emergency Dept.)
James Schacherl (Cath Lab)
Dr. Lonnie Stanton (San Benito Medical Cl.)
Robbie Tindaan (6th ST)
Delia Torres (Charge Nurse 3rd ST)
Martha Vargas (Nurse Aide 6th floor)
Dr. Darryl White (Fam. Practice Residency)