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Robert A. Gutierrez, 86, a resident of New Mexico his entire life, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 26, 2000. He was born May 21, 1914, to Ofimiano and Eloisa Gutierrez. He was precede in death by his loving wife Sarah; Son, Vernon; brothers Ofimiano, Rudy, Maxamiliano and Ely and sisters Veneranda and Stella. He is survived by 2 daughters Sarah Gutierrez, and Cynthia Sandoval and husband Bob; 3 sons, Sid Gutierrez and wife Marianne, Robert Gutierrez and wife Barbara Albin and Walt Gutierrez and wife Gina, sister Eloisa Petty and Grandchildren, Andrea and husband David, Bernadette, Luke, Becky, Mike, Matt, David, Katie, Taryn, Bette, and Risa. Robert grew up tending to the family farm and range cattle. He graduated from Albuquerque High School and went on to earn his BS in forestry from Colorado State college. During W.W.II, he served in the US Army in the Middle East and Europe. He went ashore at Utah Beach on D-day and participated in the liberation of Paris and the Battle of the Bulge. He received a battlefield commission and was awarded the Bronze Star. Following active duty Lt. Col. Gutierrez served his country in the US Army Reserve, including a return to active duty during the Cuban Crisis. In addition to his service as a soldier, Roberts career included positions in forest range management, life insurance and real estate. He was active in politics and volunteered his time to numerous organizations, including the Middle Rio Grand Conservancy District and the Bernalillo County Planning and Zoning Commission. During Robert's valiant struggle with Alzheimer's, the thoughtful care provided by staff at Karrington St. Frances Mission Manor and Sandia Hospice has been appreciated. A mass will be celebrated Friday at the Church of the Risen Savior at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow at the Mt Calvary Cemetery. A rosary will be recited Thursday evening at 7:30 PM at the Church of the Risen Savior. Visitations will be held from 3:00 to 5:00 Thursday at he Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 3rd St. SW.
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