Date Of Birth: April 7, 1931
Date Of Death: January 3, 2010
Donato Gutierrez, 78, of Greenfield passed away January 3rd peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones.He was born on April 7, 1931 in McAllen, Texas to Manuel and Felicitas Gutierrez.When he was a young man he moved to Indiana. He served his country honorably during the Korean War in the Army.He worked as a track foreman with Conrail and retired after 30 years.Donato enjoyed the beauty of the outdoors- gardening, camping, and traveling with his family.He spent his final days with his family at his side, including his grandchildren Tayler, Wyatt, and Hailey.Above all, he loved his family. He is survived by his son Bryan (wife Yvette), 5 grandchildren, and 6 siblings.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at his hometown in Texas where he will be laid to rest with military honors.A memorial service will be held in Greenfield at a later date.
Tyler Gutierrez says
You taught me many life lessons throughout my life. One of which stands out to me as a lesson I never truley understood until a couple of months ago when I had the privelage of seeing you one last time. To love is to care, take care of yourself first. You told me not to worry, and I believe thats why I have been strong since learning of your passing. You were always a wonderful man, teacher, and coach to me, but best of all, you are and always will be my Grandpa. I hope I can make you proud by passing on your teachings to my children and grandchildren someday. I love and care about you very much. I will miss you very much papaw. I know you will be watching over your “Tylernol” for my years left here on Earth. Until we meet again papaw, REST IN PEACE.
Your First Born Grandson – Tyler
FRANK HENZIE says
SLEEP WELL, OLD FRIEND!
Frank and Bernice
FRANK HENZIE says
SLEEP WELL, OLD FRIEND!
Frank and Bernice
Ashley Gutierrez says
You will truly be missed..I will never forget the last words of wisdom that you shared with me Papaw..”Take care of yourself, dont worry about others, and do what makes YOU Happy.” You were an amazing man, and I know that you are no longer in pain anymore, and that God is taking care of you. I hope that you will always watch over me and your newborn great-grandson…I am truly sad that he did not get the chance to meet you, but believe me, he will hear plenty of stories! I love you, and care about you “Paps” and that will never change.
Love always and forever,
“Ashy”
Debbie says
We will miss seeing Don. He became a big part of our family when Vet & Bryan married. We will miss his witty sense of humor,the way he loved his family and his great big heart! Rest in peace. Love Debbie,Ted and Audra