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GUTIERREZ -- ORLANDO ERNEST SR. Age 71, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2011. He is survived by his wife Mary Dolores; sons Michael and fiancee Roberta, Orlando Ernesto Jr. (Ernie) and wife Nicole, Paul and wife Natalie Gutierrez; sisters, Flora Garcia, Vangie and husband, Elfego (JR); grandkids, Breana, Diego, Nathaniel, Nickolas, and Savannah; Aunt Mary; Uncle Diego; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Orlando was born in Albuquerque, NM to Ignacio and Margaret Gutierrez. Orlando lived in Albuquerque (Barelas area) before marrying his wife, Mary Dolores Gonzales in December, 1971 and moving to Bernalillo, where they spent the remaining years of his life. He graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1958. Orlando served in the U.S. Army. He worked at Safeway for 30 plus years, and finished his working years with The City of Albuquerque Senior Program. He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. Friends may visit French - Wyoming Chapel Thursday, July 28, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. followed by a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be celebrated Friday, July 29, 2011, 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 301 South Camino Del Pueblo, Bernalillo, NM. Prior to Mass, friends may visit the church at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Rosary at 9:30. Interment will take place Friday at 12:45 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Michael, Ernie and Paul Gutierrez, Fred and Daniel Branson, Leo Romero, and Bobby Sanchez, and Randy Garcia. Honorary pallbearers will be Alfred Sanchez, Elfego (JR) Aranda, and Ronnie Gonzales. A reception will be held Friday, July 29, 2011 at 2:30 p.m. at the Social Center in the town of Bernalillo. Please visit our online guestbook for Orlando at www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Wed July 27, 2011