Our Beloved Father, and Grandfather Jose S. Gutierrez, 89, of El Paso, Texas met the Lord in Heaven on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 as he passed away surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his wife of sixty years, †Socorro S. Gutierrez, brothers †Lalo and †Pablo, sister †Herlinda and, mother †Paula Saenz.
He is survived by his six loving children: Hilda Martinez (†Jake), Elena Marquez, Susana Ramirez (Joe), Joe Gutierrez Jr. (Robin), Sandie Colón (Juan), and David Gutierrez (Klaudia); fifteen grandchildren: Michelle, Christina, Daniel Joseph, Richard, Samantha, Amanda, Lisa, Jacob, Johnny, Joseph, Joshua, Daisy, David I., Laura, and Victoria; and six great-grandchildren: Nathaniel, Vianae, Andrew, Michael, Benjamin, and Sophia. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Dad always looked after his children, and helped raise his grandchildren. Grandpa always had many stories to tell. Dad was a great cook, known for the best menudo ever and great tasting tamales made from scratch. He had recipes for homemade candies of all sorts. There wasn’t anything our Dad couldn’t do. He succeeded in making some good wine. He always surprised us with delicious food. Our Dad was so full of life; he was an exceptional man.
He served in the Korean War with the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953 as a PFC in the Infantry Division and received several medals including the Korean Service Medal, Combat Infantry Medal and two Bronze Service Stars.
His family will always cherish his support, guidance and love. Our Dad was a wonderful example of what a loving Father and dedicated Husband should be. Our father was a beautiful and extraordinary man with an optimistic flair for life. He will be greatly missed and will always be honored in the hearts of his loved ones.
And to his family, in his unforgettable words, “I Love You More.”
