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Obituary for Gutierrez


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday October 27, 1999

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 was celebrated Tuesday at Our Lady of The Annunciation Catholic Church. Interment followed at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Casket bearers were Robert Cox, David Cox, Robert Lopez, James Olivas, David Olivas, Richard Olivas and Sam Levine. Funeral services were in the care of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW.