Gina Gutierrez-Fischer

Gina was born in Bakersfield, Calif., on May 16, 1961, a daughter of Pedro and Jainee (Garcia) Gutierrez. She graduated high school in Misawa, Japan, and moved to Hawaii when her father, a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps (and later a deacon in the Catholic church), received orders to Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay. It was here where Gina met her lifetime soulmate, James V. Fischer, who was serving in the U.S. Air Force at Hickam AFB. They met at a singles’ young adult retreat in Hawaii, sparking a faith-based friendship that served as the foundation for their 42-year marriage.

Gina was preceded in death by her brother, Jacy Gutierrez. Surviving are their children James C. (Annica) Fischer, of Ft. Worth, Texas; Brandon (Mario) Fischer, of Mexico City, Mexico; Matthew (Katie) Fischer, of Helotes, Texas; and Cameron (Mikayla) Fischer of Austin, Texas. Gina is also survived by brothers, Ken (Gordean) Gutierrez, of Kailua, Hawaii; Matthew (Sofia) Gutierrez, of Tuxedo Park, NY; and Tim (Brenda) Gutierrez, of Montgomery, Texas, as well as grandchildren Caden, Crew, Olivia, Callan, and Case, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and in-laws.

Gina served as an orthodontic assistant in Hawaii, developing skills she would find useful on mission trips later in life. She and James married in San Antonio on April 7, 1984, and together they moved their family across the globe on several assignments before settling in Boerne. Gina served as a special needs teachers’ assistant at Boerne High School and provided leadership and training in Special Olympics for many years. When her children graduated high school, she continued serving as a voice for children within the court system as a volunteer for Child Advocates San Antonio (CASA). In this role, Gina provided stability for children experiencing abuse or neglect to ensure placement in safe, permanent homes. She also worked for Behavior Keys in San Antonio, providing parents with in-home training to manage behavioral challenges and support their daily routines.

Together, James and Gina participated in several mission trips across Peru, Guatemala, and Mexico, with Gina serving as a dental chairside assistant to provide hands-on community service in underprivileged regions.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the doctors and nurses at MD Anderson, Houston, who provided outstanding medical care, compassion, and support throughout Gina’s journey.

The family will receive visitors at Forest Park – The Woodlands Funeral Home & Cemetery, 18000 I-45, The Woodlands, Texas, on Oct. 4, 2026 from 5-7 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Oct. 5, 2026 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 109 N. Frazier St., Conroe, TX at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be held at a later date near James’ hometown in Pennsylvania.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Gina’s memory to MD Anderson Cancer Center or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.