Elizabeth Gutierrez

Elizabeth Renee Gutierrez
April 2, 1964November 21, 2011

A rosary is scheduled for 10:30 am, Saturday, November 26, 2011 at St. Judes Catholic Church in San Patricio, NM with mass following at 11:00 am for Elizabeth Renee Gutierrez 47, who passed away on Monday, November 21, 2011 at her home in Hondo surrounded by her loved ones. Burial will follow at Hondo Cemetery. Elizabeth was cremated according to her wishes.

Elizabeth was born April 2, 1964 in Ruidoso, NM to Manuel G. and Emilia Sutherland Torrez. Her parents preceded her in death.

She is survived by her loving husband of 30 years Joe Gutierrez Jr. son Manuel Lopez daughters Josephine Gutierrez, Shania Gutierrez and Anna Gutierrez Chavez and husband Jimmy brothers Larry Torrez, Ricky Torrez, David Torrez and Joseph Walter Torrez sisters Patsy miller, Tina Vasquez, Della Dutchover, Diana Vasquez, Debbie Torrez, Gretchen Torrez and Anitra Wilheight and granddaughter Quiawna Chavez.

Elizabeth lived in Hondo, NM all her life. She was of the Catholic faith. Elizabeth worked at the Hondo Schools for fourteen years and was working on her bachelors degree to become a school teacher. She really enjoyed watching her daughters Josephine and Shania compete in barrel racing. She also enjoyed spending time with her granddaughter and her family. Elizabeth was a loving mother and wife. She will be missed by all knew her.

Honorary pallbearers will be Patsy Miller, Tina Vasquez, Allan Godfrey, Manny Lopez, Angelica Valenzuela, Jimmy Chavez and Anna Gutierrez.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory. An online registry can be accessed at www.ballardfuneralhome.com .

Service

Rosary

St. Judes Catholic Church
San Patricio
San Patricio, NM  88301
Saturday, November 26, 2011
10:30 am

Funeral Mass

St. Judes Catholic Church
Hwy 70
San Patricio, NM  88348
Saturday, November 26, 2011
11:00 am

Cemetery

Hondo Cemetery
Hondo, NM  88301