Luis Gutierrez

Luis S. Gutierrez, 77, joined our Lord in His heavenly kingdom on Friday, July 14, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Gutierrez graduated from Martin High School in 1960 and immediately enlisted in the United States Air Force and served four years. Shortly after his discharge, Mr. Gutierrez returned to Laredo and on August 29 married his High School Sweetheart, Adelita Paez with whom he shared 53 happy years of married life.

He was a dedicated and hardworking man who went on to work with Greyhound Bus Lines for 21 years where he served as Assistant Manager. Upon leaving Greyhound, Mr. Gutierrez worked for several years at Gordon’s Jewelers. He then became employed by the Community Action Agency and was soon offered a job with the Laredo Housing Authority where he became the Social Service Director for the elderly; a job that gave him great pleasure in that he was able to make a difference for many senior citizens.

Throughout his life, Mr. Gutierrez became involved in several community organizations, both social and educative. He was an active member of the Laredo Evening Lions International Club for several years, member and President of the Toastmaster’s International Club, member and President of the Martin High School Band Parents Association, member and President of the Macdonell School PTA, member and President of the LJ Christen School PTA, participated in activities of Co-Op (Adoptive Parent Association), and for several years helped to coordinate the entertainment portion of the HEB Thanksgiving Feast of Sharing.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Alberto S. and Aurora S. Gutierrez; brothers, Alberto & Arturo Gutierrez; and in-laws, Reynaldo & Amanda Paez.

Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 53 years of marriage, Adela P. Gutierrez; his children, Reynaldo P. Gutierrez, Rosalinda (Crisoforo) Olivares, and Lupita Gutierrez (Fabian Santamaria); grandchildren, Roberto Peña, Amanda N. Olivares, Adelita Olivares, Luis A. Tellez, Reynaldo R. Olivares, Kelly Gutierrez, Gemma Santamaria, Leonel Santamaria, and Dante Santamaria; and siblings, Anita Perez, Lucilla Martinez, Josefina (Ezequiel) Garza, Victor Gutierrez, Aurora Guzman, and Ma. Emilia Treviño. He is further survived by his numerous nieces and nephews as well as by other loving relatives and friends.

The family will be receiving condolences on Tuesday evening, July 18, 2017 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapels & Cremation Services, 1410 Jacaman Rd.; where a Vigil for the Deceased and Rosary will commence at 7 p.m.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday morning, July 19, 2017 departing at 11:30 a.m. from Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapels to Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 1602 Garcia St., for a Mass of Christian Burial at 12 noon.

Rite of Committal and Interment will follow at the Laredo City Cemetery.

Honorary Pallbearers will be: Luis A. Tellez and Reynaldo R. Olivares.

Pallbearers will be: Reynaldo Gutierrez, Roberto Peña, Fabian Santamaria, Crisoforo Olivares, Faustino Lopez, Raul Guzman, Joe Santos, and Ezequiel Garcia Jr.

You may express your condolences and sign the guestbook online at: www.joejacksonfuneralchapels.com .

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care and direction of the funeral service professionals at Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapels & Cremation Services, 1410 Jacaman Road, Laredo, Texas 78041; (956)722-8850.