Reyes Gutierrez,

Jr.

Reyes Gutierrez, Jr., 80, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at Retama Manor Nursing Home.

He was born on August 15 , 1938 in La Villa, Texas to Reyes Gutierrez, Sr. & Julia Casas Gutierrrez.

He is preceded in death by his parents; a son, David Ray Gutierrez; siblings, Erasmo Gutierrez, Elma Flores, & Lupita Guerra.

Reyes is survived by his loving family to cherish his wonderful memory, his beloved wife of 61 years, Maria Teresa Gutierrez; children, Roberto Gutierrez (Maria Anita), Luis Daniel Gutierrez (Viola), Omar Gutierrez (Cristela), & Melissa Rincones (Javier); grandchildren, Rebecca, David Jr., Juan Pablo, Veronica, Davina, Vanessa, Ashley, DJ, Sarah, Clarisa, Celina, Stephanie, Leandra, Ariana, Justin, Gabriella, & AJ; 19 great grandchildren; siblings, Epifanio Gutierrez, Rosenda Cordero, Erminda Gonzales; and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, & friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 31, 2018 from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm with a prayer service at 7:00 pm at Trinity Funeral Chapel.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at 10:00 am at Trinity Funeral Chapel with Rev. Benjamin Gutierrez officiating.

Interment will follow to Santo Nombre Cemetery in Santa Rosa.

Honored to serve as pallbearers will be David Gutierrez Jr., JP Gutierrez, DJ Gutierrez, Roy Gonzales Jr., Erasmo Gutierrez Jr., & Raul Garza.

Honorary pallbearers will be his grandchildren & great grandchildren.

Reyes earned his welding certificate from TSC in Brownsville, then opened his own welding shop, Gutierrez Welding, and took great pride in his work. He was an avid outdoorsmen who enjoyed fishing & hunting, and was a fan of the Dallas Cowboys & Santa Rosa Warriors.

The Gutierrez family would like to thank Retama Manor Nursing Home, and a special thank you to his nurse, Mary Leonard for her tender loving care of our Dad.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home 1002 East Harrison Avenue Harlingen, Texas 78550 (956)364-2444.