Dora Rigales Rigales Gutierrez

Beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Dora Rigales Gutierrez, age 91 went home to our Lord on October31, 2016.

Dora was born on April 11, 1925 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to Luis and Ramona Rigales. She and her husband Alfredo and family moved to Glendale AZ in 1950. In 1961 they moved to Cashion AZ where she resided until her death.

She was preceded in death by her beloved dancing partner and spouse of 45 years; Alfredo Gutierrez, two sons Jesus “Jesse” and Larry Gutierrez; two grandsons; Jimmy Joe Contreras and Jesse Olivo and daughter in law Rosie Gutierrez.

Dora was a very loving, kind and generous soul. She loved to bake for her family and friends. There was always a place to sit and a cup of coffee at her kitchen table for everyone. Anyone who knew her knew of her deep love and devotion to her cats as well as her birds. She made sure that not only were they fed, but that other furry felines and feathered visitors ate as well. She also enjoyed gardening and sharing her flowers with friends and family. And while her beloved dancing partner Alfredo was alive they danced to their hearts’ content whenever the opportunity allowed. We will all miss her greatly.

She is survived by her three daughters Gloria Contreras (Joe) Yolanda Gutierrez (Agustine) and Ernestina Gutierrez (Sammy) two sons Alfredo Gutierrez (Frances) and Luis Gutierrez (Lupe) and one brother Luis Rigales (Clementina) of Las Cruces New Mexico along with 25 grandchildren, 61 great grandchildren and 14 great-great- grandchildren. She also leaves behind a very large extended family and many friends.

Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday November 11, 2016 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 512 N. 93rd Ave. Tolleson, AZ 85353, Internment to follow at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery 9925 W. Thomas Ave. Avondale AZ 85392. The Rev. Thomas Lemos CSC will officiate.