Steven Gutierrez

STEVEN GUTIERREZ

JULY 14, 1968 – FEBRUARY 9, 2020

Mr. Steven Gutierrez, 51, entered into the presence of the L ord in his Heavenly Kingdom on Sunday, February 9, 2020.  Born and raised in Laredo, he was educated in the local Laredo schools, such as Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic School, Lamar Middle School, Nixon High School and upon moving to Corpus Christi, he graduated from Ray High School.  He pursued his education further at Laredo College and Texas A&M International University.  Steve’s passion was above all his family, his faith and his community.  Steve served in various local organizations such as:  Laredo Under Seven Flags Rotary, NeighborWorks Laredo, L.A.D.D., Holding Institute, Christ Church Episcopal Vestry, Drug and Alcohol Commission Board, The Greens of Guadalupe, The computer Tutoring Center at La Azteca Neighborhood, and the most important to him, being a part of his children’s academic and extracurricular life as their #1 cheerleader.  Steve leaves behind a sense of community in our area that is much needed.  A selfless man of great faith gone too soon, but now rests in the presence of the Almighty.

Preceded in death by his father:  Juan Adan Gutierrez Sr.

Survived by spouse:  Angelica Noemi; children:  Amaris Zaneta, Steven (Kristi Selen) Jr., Miangelica Noemi, Scott Ulysses, Amelie Delilah and Angeline Danielle; granddaughter: Serenity Kylie Gutierrez and Steven Gutierrez III; mother: Maria del Rosario Gutierrez; siblings:  Chuck Gutierrez, Juan Adan (Michelle) Gutierrez Jr., nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends which include his family at Christ Church Episcopal.

In honoring Steve and in keeping with his commitment to this community and the organizations that were very near to his heart, a heartfelt contribution in his memory in lieu of flowers may be made to: L.A.D.D. (Laredoans Against Drunk Driving: supportladd.org), NeighborWorks Laredo (Community Education Center) 216 Bob Bullock Loop, Holding Institute of Laredo 1102 Santa Maria Ave or a charity of your choice)

The family will receive condolences on Saturday, February 15, 2020 from 4 pm until 9 pm at Joe Jackson North Funeral & Cremation Services, 1410 Jacaman Rd.; Vigil and Prayer Service at 7:30 p.m.

Funeral procession will depart at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, February 16, 2020 to Christ Church Episcopal, 2320 Lane St., for a funeral service to be celebrated at 11 a.m.

Funeral Services will conclude at the end of the service to proceed to a cremation at a later date.

Pallbearers will be: Steven Gutierrez Jr., Scott Ulysses Gutierrez, Chuck Gutierrez, Juan Adan Gutierrez Jr., Mathew Gutierrez, Mauro Lopez Jr., Alejandro Lopez, and Armando Carrera.

Honorary Pallbearers: his daughters, Amaris Zaneta, Miangelica Noemi, Amelie Delilah, and Angeline Danielle; as well as Jim Moore, Leonardo Gutierrez, Randall Orozco, Steven Gutierrez III and all of his closest friends at every agency and organization he was involved with.

You may express your condolences, share your favorite memories, 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 Chapel & Cremation Services, 1410 Jacaman Road, Laredo, Texas 78041; (956)722-8850.