Today I have been called home to join our Heavenly Father in his Kingdom.

I leave behind my son Gabriel (Margie); Daughters Leandra (Paul), Lidia (Jerry), Lucy (Wayne), Letty (Joby), daughter in law Chavela, my 16 grandchildren, and my many great and great-great grandchildren.

I'm coming home to reunite with my late husband Thomas S. Gutierrez Sr., my sons Thomas Gutierrez Jr., Guadalupe Gutierrez, and Joseph Angel Gutierrez.

I will love you from afar. I will carry you all in my heart until we are reunited.

Love one another, find peace and happiness in all you do.

Love, hugs and kisses, Mom.