Maria “Mama Cruz” Gutierrez
Maria “Mama Cruz” Gutierrez, 90, of China, died Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Jefferson Nursing and Rehabilitation, Beaumont. She was born March 18, 1932, to parents, Bernandino Rivera and Flor Guillen. She enjoyed listening to music Las Jiguerillas, the color purple, parties, and glamming up.
Survivors include her children: son, Roberto Gutierrez and wife of China; daughter, Eufemia Gutierrez of Mexico; sons, Martin Gutierrez of Florida; Silverio Gutierrez and wife of Beaumont; Margarito Gutierrez and wife of Port Arthur; Javier Gutierrez and wife of China; and Marcos Gutierrez and wife of Arlington; daughter, Ninfa Gutierrez and husband of Winnie; son, Carlos Gutierrez of Vidor; daughter, Sandra Gonzalez of Gonzalez; and lots more grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Gabriel Gutierrez; daughter, Ofelia Gutierrez; and siblings, Josefa Rivera, Gabriela Rivera, and Egnacio Rivera.
A gathering of Mrs. Gutierrez’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Monday, February 27, 2023, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A Rosary will be recited at 5:00 p.m., with a gathering of her family and friends to follow until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Broussard’s. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Cristo Rey Catholic Church, 767 Avenue A, Beaumont, with her interment to follow at China Cemetery, China.
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Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary Major Dr.
- 1605, North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas, 77713,
- February 27, 2023
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Rosary
Broussard’s Mortuary Major Dr.
- 1605, North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas, 77713,
- February 28, 2023
- 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary Major Dr.
- 1605, North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas, 77713,
- February 28, 2023
- 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Mass of Christian Burial
Cristo Rey Catholic Church
- 767, Ave A, Beaumont, TX, 77701,
- March 1, 2023
- 10:00 am
Interment
China Cemetery
- Benoit, China, Texas, 77713,