Marian Gutierrez

November 23, 1942 – October 1, 2026

Marian Gutierrez was born on November 23, 1942, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the city she

would proudly call home for her entire life. She grew up in Albuquerque, attended Sandia High

School, and was a member of its second graduating class in 1960. She later devoted 20 years of

her life to Albuquerque Public Schools before retiring.

For 66 years, Marian was a faithful parishioner of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic

Church. Her faith was a constant part of her life and a source of strength for her and her family.

Her love for her church, her family, and the people around her was woven into everything she

did.

But above all, Marian was a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Her

family was her greatest treasure. She gave her love freely and created a lifetime of memories that

will remain in the hearts of those who were blessed to know her. Her presence, her stories, her

laughter, and the love she gave so generously will be missed more than words can express.

Marian was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jose A. Gutierrez; her parents, Samuel

Garcia and Isabel Zimmerman; her stepfather, Howard Zimmerman; her brother, Alex Garcia; her

grandson, Larry Gutierrez Jr.; and her great-grandson, Jalen Gutierrez.

She leaves behind her children, Rita Chavez and her husband, Jerry; Larry Gutierrez; and

Michael Gutierrez and his wife, Farley; and her sister, Diana Scanlan.

Her love continues through her eight grandchildren: Angel Gutierrez; Cherie Urban and her

husband, Marko; Joshua Gutierrez and his wife, Emily; Caiden Gutierrez; Ian Gutierrez; Dustin

Gutierrez; Cannon Gutierrez; and Amaya Urban. She is also survived by nine great-

grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Through each of them, a piece of Marian will

continue to live on.

Marian passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, on the morning of October 1,

2026. It was a day that held a very special meaning. October 1st would have been Marian and

Jose’s 66th wedding anniversary.

Perhaps there is no more beautiful way to think of her final day than this. After 66 years of

marriage, Jose came for his bride on their anniversary.

Their love began a lifetime ago, and in the end, it brought them together again.

Marian leaves behind a family who will miss her deeply, but who will also carry her with

them—in their memories, in their stories, in their faith, and in the generations, she helped shape.

Though her place at family gatherings will never be the same, her love will remain a part of them

forever.

Services will be as follows: 

Wednesday, October 21st @ Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary church located at 5415 Fortuna Rd. Albuquerque, NM. 87105

Rosary at 10:15 am

Mass at 11:00am

Reception immediately following mass at Noon.