Amanda Gutierrez

Mrs. Amanda R. Gutierrez, "Ama," 88, entered the Lord's Kingdom on Oct. 8, 2011.-Her final days were spent surrounded by loved ones whose lives she touched in some special way.-

Amanda was a devoted wife, loving mother with 14 children, 45 grandchildren, 53 great grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren.-She considered her greatest accomplishment her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.-She was known to her grandchildren as "Ama," "Abuelita," or simply "Grandma."-Amanda will be remembered for living life to the fullest, her thirst for adventure, and her hunger for independence.-She lit up a room with her smile and laughter.-She was a music aficionado as well as an avid fan of baseball; her favorite team was the Atlanta Braves.-

Amanda was preceded in death by her father and mother, Florencio and Margarita Rendon; brother, Luis Rendon; son, Jose Gutierrez; son-in-law, Antonio Palacios Sr.; grandson, Raul Gutierrez; and her beloved husband, Santos Gutierrez Sr.

She is survived by her children:-Santos "Nayo" Gutierrez Jr. (Esperanza) - 6 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren; Ines Palacios - 6 grandchildren, 10 grandchildren; Henry Gutierrez (Wanda) - 1 grandchild; 1 great-grandchild; Amando "Baby" Gutierrez (Janie) - 2 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild; James Gutierrez (Juanita) - 3 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren; Norma Gutierrez - 2 grand children; Thelma San Miguel "? 4 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren; Juan Manuel "Boy" Gutierrez; Linda Hernandez (Oscar) "? 2 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren 1 great-great grandchild; Ruth Ramos (Joe) "? 3 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren; Roy Gutierrez (Juanita) "? 6 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren; Richard "Ricky" Gutierrez "? 1 grandchild; Jesse Gutierrez (Janie) "? 3 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild; Heberto "Beto" Gutierrez (Myrtha) "? 6 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren; brother, Juan "Polo" Rendon (Alice); sister, Amelia Rendon Juarez; cousin, Josie Ruiz, nieces and nephews.-

Caregivers that provided quality aid and support during the last years of her life include Gloria Martinez, Analy Arreola, Julia Mendez, Santa Rita Nurses, Jesus Ramirez RN, Mary Mendez, Dr. David Cruz, Dr. Jesus Pineda, Dr. Jorge Gomez-Vasquez, Dr. Pablo Trevino, and Dr. Eduardo Gomez-Vasquez.
Pallbearers will be: Armando "Mando" Gutierrez, Priscilla Gutierrez, Rolando "Bubba" San Miguel Jr., Joe "Peps" Ramos III, Roy Gutierrez Jr., Jesse Gutierrez Jr., and Alfonso "Poncho"" Gutierrez.

Honorary pallbearers will be:-Ines Palacios, Henry Gutierrez, Amando Gutierrez, James Gutierrez, Juan Manuel Gutierrez, Linda Hernandez, and Richard Gutierrez.