Minerva Gutierrez

MINERVA GUTIERREZ
ALAMO- Minerva Gutierrez, 87, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at her residence in Alamo surrounded by her loved ones.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Adrian Gutierrez.
Born in Linares, N.L., MX. Mrs. Gutierrez lived in Alamo most of her life and was an active parishioner at Resurrection Catholic Church. A devout Catholic, she volunteered her time at her parish, prayed the Rosary with other members of the Marian Movement Community, and donated financially to various Catholic charities.
Mrs. Gutierrez cherished her time outdoors, dedicating time to tending to her garden, and enjoyed the company of furry and feathered friends. Minerva enjoyed her days as a homemaker, receiving several certifications for creating nutritious meals for her family and completing cake decorating and sewing courses.
Always modeling the importance of education for her children, Minerva also completed Adult Education courses to learn English. Mrs. Gutierrez was especially proud of her children's educational and professional achievements - she raised a pilot, teacher, doctor, lawyer, and engineer. She continued to celebrate the achievements of her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchild throughout her life.
Mrs. Gutierrez is survived by her five children, Adrian Martin (Maritza) Gutierrez of Alamo, Glenda Idalia Garza of Pharr, Dr. Marco Antonio (Rubi) Gutierrez of Edinburg, Hiram A. (Corina) Gutierrez of McAllen, David (Kimberly) Gutierrez of Plantation, Florida; 17 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; three siblings, Leonardo (Frances) Garza, Lydia Hernandez, both of Alamo, and Humberto (Juanita) Garza of Monterrey, N.L., MX.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. with a 6 p.m. rosary today, April 29, 2021, at Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan. Funeral Mass will take place at 2 p.m. Friday, April 30, 2021, at Resurrection Catholic Church in Alamo. Interment will follow at Palm Valley Memorial Gardens in Pharr.
Funeral services are under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan.