Frank R. Gutierrez's Obituary
A limb has fallen from the family tree. I keep hearing a voice that says, “Grieve not for me.
Remember the best times, the laughter, the song.
The good life I lived while I was strong.
Continue my heritage, I’m counting on you.
Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through.
My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest.
Remembering all, how I truly was blessed.
Continue traditions, no matter how small.
Go on with your life, don’t worry about falls.
I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin.
Until the day comes we’re together again.”
In memory of Frank R. Gutierrez,
Frank Rodriguez Gutierrez, 67, passed away on October 23rd in Mansfield, Texas
Son of Augustino H. Gutierrez, and Basilia R. Gutierrez, he was born February 3, 1957, in Levelland, Texas. He grew up in Lubbock, Texas and entered in the Marines went on earn his associates degree and then join the Pipe fitters of local 447 retiring early to enjoy his hard work and accomplishments and having the ability of caring for his parents on his retirement property.
He was preceded to heaven by his mother Basilia R. Gutierrez and father Augustino H. Gutierrez, Sister Eva Gutierrez, Brother Daniel Gutierrez, Brother Augustino Junior Gutierrez.
He is survived by his Ex-Wife and mother of his three children, Irene Fino of Round Rock, Texas. Their children Andrea Marie Herrera, Christopher James Gutierrez, Esmiralda Lynn Gutierrez. Daughter, Juanita Dominguez of Lubbock, Texas.
His grandchildren, Armando Augustine Gutierrez, Arturo Salvador Herrera Junior, Antonio Santiago Herrera, Angelica Victoria Herrera, Alejandro Santino Herrera, Eljah James Gutierrez, Ava Victoria Gutierrez, Anthony James Spadaro, Mariana Leilani Spadaro, Celeste M. Dominguez, Lea X. Dominguez, Lexi D. Dominguez.
His great grandchildren, Elise D. Gutierrez, Adalyn B. Gutierrez, Antonio Santiago Herrera Junior and Nora Lynn.
His sister and brothers, Eufemia Gutierrez, Librado R. Gutierrez, Johnny Gutierrez, Paul Gutierrez, Edward Gutierrez, and Teresa Gomez as well as many, many cousins, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
Frank was a deeply beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, cousin, brother, and friend. His passing was sudden and unexpected, and now he is with God and the Angels in heaven.
Our very own superhero, there is nothing I could not see our father accomplish or do for us. While we lost our most beloved Dad, many have lost a friend, a loved one in him. He has been a rock to many, a master at sarcastic humor and witty timing to others. (Because no matter what happened between you in your lives, once you were marked as important to him, he’d be by your side if you needed him. There was so much more to him than just a dad, though to us that was his greatest role – he was also a friend, a cousin, brother, a stand- in paternal father to the fatherless, the list goes on and on. He enjoyed sharing time with his family, fishing camping, taking the boat out on the lake, barbequing with the family, golfing with his son, family and friends, watching the cowboys, drinking a nice hot black cup of coffee and sitting outside smoking a cigarette early in the morning with his cat on his property. He enjoyed his retirement, the peace he had on his property, watering his lemon, cherry, and peach trees while working on building his barn. Taking a long ride on his Harley enjoying the wind in his hair begin free, and now we set him free to be with GOD.
We invite you all to share pictures or memories. It was his wish that we would laugh and reminisce and smile together during this time.
What’s your fondest memory of Frank?
What’s a lesson you learned from Frank?
Share a story where Frank's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Frank you’ll never forget.
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