Vicki Lynn Cantrell Gutierrez

Vicki Lynn Cantrell Gutierrez, a lifelong resident of St. Bernard Parish, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at the age of 63. She was married to the love of her life, Leon Gutierrez, for 43 years. Through their love for one another, they produced two sons Ralph Gutierrez (sp. Lindsay) and Rees Gutierrez.

Vicki was the firstborn child to Walter Cantrell Sr. (sp. Rose), a lifelong resident of St. Bernard Parish, and the late Diane Bullock Hartwell (sp. Mark). She had multiple siblings from her parents first and subsequent unions, including in order of age her loving brothers, Walter Cantrell Jr., Kevin Cantrell (sp. April), and the late Ronnie Kramer Jr., her sisters Belinda Ruiz (sp. Troy), Connie Spencer (sp. Stacy), and finally her youngest brother, Brandon Swate.

As proud as Vicki and Leon were of their own children, they were head over heels in love and so thankful for their grandchildren Wyatt Gutierrez and Willow Gutierrez (ch. of Ralph and Lindsay) and Hollyn Gutierrez (ch. of Rees and Michelle Waites). Vicki was also blessed with the honor of being the godmother of Jason and Kinsley Matthews.

She is survived by many uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, too many to be mentioned by name, but all of whom know who they are and how much she loved them.

Vicki was born on December 23, 1957 in New Orleans, LA. She spent most of her childhood living in Violet, LA and raised her family in Meraux, LA. She will be forever remembered as a loving wife, doting mother and proud grandmother who loved spending time with her family. She had a keen wit and an infectious laugh and truly was one of the most loving, caring and kind-hearted people in all of God’s creation. She is already and will forever be deeply missed by all of those whose lives she touched.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2621 Colonial Blvd., Violet, on Saturday, January 2, 2021 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. A Funeral Mass will begin at 12:00 PM. Interment will be private. Due to COVID-19, facemasks and social distancing are required.