Arturo Gutierrez Sr.

Arturo, graduated from Raymond and Tirza Martin High School in Laredo, Texas in the year 1961.

On Jan 21, 1966 he received an "Order to Report for Induction", in other words he was drafted. On Feb 9, 1966 he was inducted in the Army. He served for 1 yr, 11 months, 24 days; during that time he went to Korea for 10 months and 20 days. On Feb 27, 1967 he was Honorably Discharged from the Army.

Following his discharge he started working for the U.S Postal Service in Laredo. He decided to move to Corpus Christi to further his career with the post office. He loved his job so much that during a freeze in 1989, he walked to work because the roads were iced over. He was very dedicated and committed to his work. On April 1, 2005 after 38 years of service he retired.

He had a passion for working on his classic cars mainly his 1968 Camaro and 1984 Corvette. He loved working on the Camaro more because he was able to rebuild it with his son.

His main passion was his family. Any opportunity he got, he traveled to visit his son and granddaughters. He was extremely proud of his son and his commitment to the Marine Corp and his family. Most importantly he was proud of the father his son has become to his precious granddaughters.

He is preceded in death by his Dad Carlos, Mom Maria, brother Carlos and his two sisters Maria and Josephina.

He is survived by his son Arturo Gutierrez Jr (Melissa), 3 granddaughters, Isabella, Alexandra, and Liani and numerous nieces and nephews.

His family would like to give a special thanks to Sam, his neighbor, who would take him to doctors appointments and ER visits. Sam also took him all over Corpus to shop for a new car. His thoughtfulness is deeply appreciated. Another special thanks to Ben, his neighbor, who would keep an eye on him to see if anything was needed. Finally a special thanks to John Pilsner who would visit with him and make sure he was doing well.

A visitation for Arturo will be held Thursday, September 11, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Memory Gardens Funeral Home, 8200 Old Brownsville Road, Corpus Christi, TX 78415. A holy rosary will occur Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM at Memory Gardens Funeral Home & Cemetery, 8200 Old Brownsville Road, Corpus Christi, Texas 78415. A continued visitation will occur Friday, September 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM at Memory Gardens Funeral Home & Cemetery, 8200 Old Brownsville Road, Corpus Christi, Texas 78415. A funeral service will occur Friday, September 12, 2025 at 9:30 AM at Memory Gardens Funeral Home & Cemetery, 8200 Old Brownsville Road, Corpus Christi, Texas 78415. A committal and interment with final military honors will occur Friday, September 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery, 9974 I-37, Corpus Christi, Texas.