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Maria Gutierrez Obituary

Gutierrez, Maria & Fidel A Life's Journey Ends with A Promise: "Till Death Do Us Part" Maria Ines Lizarde born in Yahualica Jalisco, Mexico and Fidel Gutierrez, born in Momax, Zacatecas, Mexico, joined their lives through marriage on April 15, 1970, in Yahualica. Their marital promise, "till death do us part" came to fruition on May 7, 2007, when a tragic car accident in Colotlan, Jalisco, Mexico, ended their lives. Indeed, their life journey progressed towards Chicago where Fidel worked as a union laborer for Local 269 for over 30 years. Maria Ines also worked at Solo Cup Company for 17 years. The couple was blessed with five children, Elsa (36) married to Victor Fernandez, Rosalba (35), Emeterio (33) married to Aurora Banda. They have two children, Marina Corine and Matthew Conner. They live in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and a set of fraternal twins, Jairo (31), married to Claudia Valdovinos and Esau (31). The family was actively involved as parshioners at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church where the children attended grammar school. They were residents of the South Chicago area for 37 years. Elsa, the couples' eldest daughter, describes them as people "who lived their lives to their fullest". They traveled frequently, including a recent trip to NASA headquarters in Houston. Proud parents, Maria Ines and Fidel saw their children receive undergraduate degrees from the University of Illinois at Chicago & at Urbana-Champaign, Chicago State University and a Master's degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Visitation Friday, 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Saturday, at 8:15 a.m., from Elmwood Chapel, 11200 S. Ewing Ave., to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Mass at 9 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. 773-731-2749

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 10, 2007.

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Diana Santana - Ceniceros

May 14, 2007

To Emeterio and Family:
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Monika Guzman

May 13, 2007

Elsa and Family,
Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.
May the Lord Bless you and your family.
Monika Navarrete (Guzman)

Mayra Navarrete

May 12, 2007

Elsa & Family:
I'm sorry for your loss, you are in my prayers, may God bless you all and comfort you in your time of need.

Lupita Rodriguez

May 12, 2007

Dear Elsa, Rosalba, Emeterio, Jairo and Esau,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. May God Bless all of you.
Familia Rodriguez and Garay

Angelica (Eca) Huerta-Rocha

May 11, 2007

Dear Elsa and Family,
My heart and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.

Marybeth Rodriguez

May 11, 2007

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Edward Lee

May 11, 2007

Hi Elsa,

I know no words right now will ease the pain you and your family are going through, so I hope the silence will offer you the comfort that you need.

I do pray that as time passes, the pain will ease and you and your family will be able hang on to the memories of your parents that made everyone around them smile. Please take care.

Joscelyn Johnson

May 11, 2007

Elsa, Jairo, Sal-
I am so sorry for your sudden unexpected loss. May God Bless you and your family at this time of berevement. Always keep your parents' memories alive through the all good that you will do. I am sure that they were EXTREMELY proud of ALL of you. You all will be in the prayers of me and my church. God Bless you all.

Fraternally yours,

Claudia Huerta-Nieves

May 11, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Suzanne Huerta

May 11, 2007

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Nancy DeLaHuerta

May 10, 2007

Gutierrez Family,
May the lord bring you comfort in this difficult time and help to heal your grieving hearts. I am so sorry for your incredible loss. You are in my prayers.
Nancy DeLaHuerta & Family

Javier & Olga Salazar

May 10, 2007

Dear Gutierrez Family:
As we extend our deepest sympathy on the loss of your parents, you continue to be in our prayers. May our Lord grant your parents eternal life and may they rest in peace.

Ralph Esparza, Jr.

May 10, 2007

Estimada familia Gutierrez:
Gusto tomar esta oportunidad para ofrecerles mi sentido pesame durante estos tiempos tan dificiles. Que Dios me los bendiga.

Diana & Ali Illyas

May 10, 2007

Dear Rose,

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your parents. Our hearts go out to you and your family during this very shocking and sad time. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

David Badillo

May 10, 2007

May the Lord bless you and keep you; May the Lord make his face shine upon you; and be gracious to you; May the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace. Numbers 6:24-26

Maryann Fox

May 10, 2007

Rosalba and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.

Wilma Hernandez

May 10, 2007

Dear Elsa & Family,

All of you will do a lot of crying now but as time goes by you will begin to smile and laugh at all the wonderful memories. God Bless you now and always.

Michelle Secor

May 10, 2007

Elsa & Family: I am at a loss as to hearing the news of your parents. My heart goes out to your entire family and know that the Lord has plans for us all. I've never met your mom & dad but I know that you are a sweet, kind and compassionate soul and I'm sure that is something you got from your parnets. Many Blessings & Peace.

Patricia Romero

May 10, 2007

May God help you in this difficult time in your life. Know that you are in my and my family's prayers.

Cesar Garza

May 10, 2007

Dear Elsa Guitierrez & Family:

Im sorry to hear the tragic news of your wonderful parents who you once brought to my house for the Christmas Posada I had at my house in Huboldt Park. May God Bless them today and always.
Cesar Garza

Martha Cervantes Childress

May 10, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Lourdes Blumenberg

May 10, 2007

Dear Mr. Gutierrez: Que el senor les de la fuerza para soportar este dolor tan grande. Reciba toda la familia mi mas sentido pesame.

Ricardo Sandoval

May 10, 2007

May your memories bring you comfort. We are all here for you in this time. You are not alone. The memory and legacy of your parents live on through each of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless.
Fraternally yours;

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