Chris was a Milby High School Class of ’73 graduate who attended San Jacinto College. Chris retired from Southwestern Bell after 30 years of work to spend time with her family. She was a member of St. Bernadette’s Catholic church for over 27 years.
Chris is preceded by father, Leondro Tapia, mother, Aurora Balli, brother, Johnny Rosales, sister, Ofelia Ariaza, and sister Janie T Gonzalez.
Chris is survived by high school sweetheart and husband of 34 years, John A. Gutierrez (67), and two sons, John Tanner (27) and Garrett Gutierrez (25). She is also survived by sister Lilly T Valdes, married to Anthony Valdes, sister Natividad T Rodriguez married to David Rodriguez, sister Gloria T Green, married to Jesse Green, brother Jerry Balli, brother Jimmy Balli married to Jeanna Balli, sister Brenda Balli, brother Carlos Balli, sister Ruth and Manuel Tapia who reside in Mexico City, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives.
A visitation and vigil for Christine will be held Wednesday, March 24, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Forest Park East Funeral Home, 21620 Gulf Freeway, Webster, TX 77598. A funeral service will occur Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 2:00 PM. A committal service will occur Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 3:00 PM.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ForestParkEast-FHC.com for the TAPIA-GUTIERREZ family.
