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Sara O. Gutierrez, beloved and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, passed away peacefully while her family was at her side. Mrs. Gutierrez was born in Bronte, TX to the late Juan and Canuta Olivas; a resident of Albuquerque; and a longtime parishioner of Our Lady of The Annunciation Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; and several brothers. She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, David C. Gutierrez of the family home; her children, Christine Cox and husband, Robert (Wayne), Margaret Levine and Patricia Gutierrez; her grandchildren, David and Lisa Cox and Sam and Rebecca Levine. Also surviving are a aunt, Santos Tavares of Arizona; three sisters, Noberta Reyes of Texas, Frances Gutierrez and Julia Stiefel and husband, Sam of Albuquerque; four brothers, Simon Olivas, Henry Olivas and wife, Marcella of Texas, Robert Olivas and wife, Tillie, James Olivas and wife, Viola of Albuquerque; and numerous nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by her loving family. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to Arlene DeFoor, Betty Howard, Hilda, Julia, Lynda, Jeri, James and Viola Olivas; Hospice attendants, Barbara, Rebecca, Jeanne, and Dr. Lorraine Sanchez for the wonderful way they cared for Mrs. Gutierrez. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated this morning, 8:30 a.m., at Our Lady of The Annunciation Catholic Church, 2621 Vermont NE, with Fr. Ronald Bruckner as Celebrant. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. Casket bearers will be Robert Cox, David Cox, Robert Lopez, James Olivas, David Olivas, Richard Olivas and Sam Levine. Funeral services are in the care of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW.
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