Henry

Gutierrez

Henry Martinez Gutierrez, 69, passed away peacefully on the evening of May 13, 2023. He passed away in his home due to his on-going battle with Dementia. He was surrounded by his family. Henry was born in Wasco, California to Guadalupe G & Maria M Gutierrez. He was proceeded
in death by his older brother Frank Gutierrez and both of his parents. He grew up with his siblings Raul Gutierrez, Manuel Gutierrez, Yolanda Calimpong, Mary (Arnold) Montoya, and Sylvia (Anthony) Jaime. As a youth he could be found around town selling newspapers with his infamous smile, working at Ponce's, or on the wrestling mats winning matches. He enlisted in the Army right after graduating from San Benito Joint Union High School. This sparked his passion for traveling and opened his eyes to endless possibilities. Henry ended his longtime career as a route salesman for Bimbo Bakery. Henry and his wife, Teresa Vargas Gutierrez, had long been acquainted since childhood. They
were united in love in their 20's. They were married and blessed with two beautiful children Manuel V Gutierrez & Francesca-Maire V Gutierrez (Checkers). He waited his entire life to become a grandfather, he was loving known to his granddaughters Kayla-Marie G Robinson &
Kenzie-Monet G Robinson as Lito/Little Henry. Henry's devotion to his family and friends was of the upmost importance to him. He touched many hearts in different ways. He was a Son, Brother, Husband, Brother-in-law, Father, Uncle/Tio, Nino, Lito, Coach, Mentor, shoulder to lean on, builder, mechanic, Breadman, Golfer, friend, and a smiling face. He woke up every morning saying, "Thank you Jesus for another sunrise" and ended his day with "Thank you God for a good day." "Never Fear Henry's here!!!!!" Friends are invited to visit Black-Cooper-Sander Funeral Home on Tuesday May 23rd at 3-6 p.m. with a Rosary to be offered at 6-8 p.m. The funeral services will be Wednesday May 24th at 11 a.m. at St. Benedict's Church 1200 Fairview Road Hollister, CA 95023. Graveside services and burial will follow at San Juan District Cemetery 70 Monterey St. San Juan Bautista, CA 95045. Reception to follow at the Barn at Swank Farms 4751 Pacheco Hwy. Hollister, CA 95023