

A native of Brownsville, Texas and long-time resident of Gonzales, LA passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2017 in Thibodaux at the age of 66. Johnny was a practicing Attorney in Ascension Parish for over 40 years and in the last few years also worked as Public Defender. Johnny is survived by his wife Kulliki, 3 daughters and 2 sons-in-law: Felicia and Chris Donley, Antonia Gutierrez and Gena and Houston Wiggins, 3 step sons and 1 daughter-in-law: Indrek Siitan, Sven and Kristie Siitan and Siim Bourgeois, 4 sisters and 3 brothers-in-law: Conchita and Terry Richey, Emmita and Troy Templet, Melissa and Jimmy Sanchez and Melinda Gutierrez, 3 brothers and 3 sisters-in-law: George and Lydia Gutierrez, Jay and Amy Gutierrez and Gus and Paige Gutierrez, 9 grandchildren: Haylee and Landon Ornquist, Timo Rasmus, Madison, and Kate Siitan, Anna and Natalie Wiggins, and twins Alexander John and Lillian Donley. Johnny is preceded in death by his parents: Antonio and Emma Gutierrez. Pallbearers will be Gus Gutierrez, George Gutierrez, Jay Gutierrez, Gus Gutierrez, II, Chase Gutierrez and Bryan Haydel. Johnny was a very active member and supporter of Alcoholics Anonymous, a long time attendee of the Manresa Retreat, Member of the LA Bar Association, member of the LSU Gridiron Club, and a long time youth soccer coach. He was a 1968 graduate of East Ascension High School having been a member of the football team and a 1976 graduate of LSU Law School. Johnny had an incredible sense of humor and a gift for story telling. He loved history and enjoyed following current politics. Johnny devoted his life to his family and cherished every moment with his children and his grandchildren. His final wish was that we celebrate his blessed life. A visitation will be held at St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church in Gonzales, Saturday March 25, 2017 from 10:00 AM until a Rite of Christian Burial Service at 12:00 PM celebrated by Deacon Jodi A. Moscona. To share stories about Johnny or offer condolences to the family you may visit www.ourso fh.com. Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales is in charge of the arrangements
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