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Obituary for GUTIERREZ


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday June 19, 2005

Octaviano "Tavo" Gutierrez, 87, lifelong resident of Las Vegas, NM, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2005. He was born March 13, 1918 in Las Vegas, NM to Mariano and Esther Gutierrez. He is survived by Beatrice Encinias Gutierrez, his wife of 67 years; and his daughter, Esther Pare and husband Robert Rey; grandchildren, Landre Burton, Orlando Gutierrez and wife Debra, Lita Saiz and husband Fred, Lea Willingham and husband David; 12 great-grandchildren, Daniella Gutierrez, Robin Rael, Mena Burton, Valeria, Victoria and Seth Saiz, Orlando Jr, Dedra, Orion and Demetria Gutierrez and Brooke and Alex Willingham. He was preceded in death by his sons, Dennis Gutierrez and Orlando (Landy) Gutierrez; brother, Mariano Gutierrez and parents. Tavo served in the US Navy, Hawaiian Islands for two years. He worked for the New Mexico Highway Department for 35 years and also was a volunteer fireman with E. Romero Hose and Fire and member of the American Legion and VFW. Tavo and Beatrice have been living with their daughter since April, 2003. A gathering for family and friends will be at daughter Esther and Bob's home at two p.m. June 18, 2005. The family wishes to thank Sandia Lovelace Hospice and Odyssey Hospice and Sunrise Assisted Living. Rosary and Mass will be held at Our Lady of Sorrows at 11 a.m. on June 20, 2005 with burial to follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe, NM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 10501 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 300, Albuquerque, NM 87111 French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 823-9400