Aurora S. Gutierrez

Aurora S. Gutierrez entered into eternal rest on June 7, 2016 at the age of 89. Born in Mexico City, Mexico on March 18, 1927 to Encarnación and Maria Sanchez, she now reunites with her parents, her husband, Ramon N. Gutierrez, son, Jesus Eduardo Gutierrez, siblings, Antonio Sanchez, Daniel Sanchez, and Herlinda Sanchez, and son-in-law, Ernest G. Martinez. She is survived by her children: Connie Garza and husband Alfredo, Luis Gutierrez, Marco Gutierrez and wife Brandy, Blanca Martinez, and Gabriela Najar and husband David, as well as her grandchildren: Elias, Mark, Jesse, Arlene, Erica, Monica, Adrian, Antoinette, Marco Jr., Leah, Sara, Adrianna, Marissa, David Jeremiah, 14 great-grandchildren, her brother, Miguel Sanchez, and numerous other relatives.

Aurora loved spending her time gardening. You could always find her outside watering, trimming plants, or sacando hierbas. She loved to read and sing. She also enjoyed sewing, knitting, and crocheting. Every baby born into her family was welcomed by a hand knitted blanket, sweater, cap, and baby booties. Furthermore, she loved to cook. No one could walk through the door without being offered a homemade meal and you could always look forward to the best; everything from homemade tortillas to bistec empanizado y chiles rellenos, all straight from the heart. Aurora took pride in her cooking and it was always a gift to her family and others. She was invited to make tortillas for former presidents George Bush Sr. and Bill Clinton during their presidencies, as well as singer Vicente Fernandez. Above all else, Aurora truly dedicated her life to her family. Her love was endless and unconditional; a love that was made of sacrifice and deep devotion. She will be missed dearly by all who loved her. The family will be receiving guests at the funeral home on Sunday, June 12, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. A procession will depart the funeral home on Monday, June 13, 2016 at 9:15 a.m. to celebrate a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Resurrection at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 1321 El Paso. Interment will follow in Mission South Burial Park. Arrangements under the direction of Funeraria Del Angel Roy Akers, San Antonio, Texas.