Andrew Gutierrez

Andrew Charles Gutierrez, of Edna, age 49, passed away Friday, Aug. 15, 2014. He was born in Ganado on Sept. 5, 1964 to Clara Aldaco Gutierrez and the late Manuel Garcia Gutierrez, Sr.
    Andrew was known for his great personality. He adored his wife, daughters and his two grandsons who were his whole world including his family. He was looking forward to having his first granddaughter, Kinsley Drew Edwards who is due in October. He loved the outdoors and teaching his oldest grandson, Daylon Andrew, how to hunt, fish and follow in his own father’s footsteps as he was taught as a child. He was a family man who worked hard in the oilfield as a crane operator for Allegiance Crane in Carrizo Springs. He spent many days away from home to provide for his family. He was known for his crazy jokes that would make your stomach hurt for days. He was loved by so many people who knew him and he will be greatly missed. Heaven gained a wonderful and loving angel.
    In addition to his mother, Andrew is survived by his wife, GeeGee Greathouse Gutierrez of Edna; daughters, Danyel Gutierrez Jaynes and husband Randy of Edna and Alysia Gutierrez of Edna; brothers and sisters, Dora Gutierrez Cardenas, Felipa “Phil” Gutierrez and husband Greg, Martin Gutierrez and wife Antonia, Manuel Gutierrez, Jr. and wife Joyce, Richard Gutierrez and wife Susan and Regina Gutierrez; grandchildren, Daylon “Buck” Gutierrez and Ashton Edwards; also numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
    He is preceded in death by his father; infant brother, John Gutierrez; adn niece, Marcelina Gutierrez.
    Visitation was Saturday, Aug. 23 from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Memorial service was on Saturday, Aug. 23 at 4 p.m. in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel with Manuel Gutierrez officiating.  
    Honorary pallbearers were Jeff Volek, Britt “Blackie” Black, James Hart, Craig Mabry, Shane Mabry, Robbie Dalton, Chris Gutierrez and Geno Herrada.
    Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. 361-782-2221