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GUTIERREZ, OLAF Olaf Gutierrez, aged 79, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, May 10, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Julio Gutierrez, Paula Gutierrez, Horacio Gutierrez, Amelia Villarreal, Oralia Flores and Cleofas Garcia. Olaf is survived by his wife, Emma of 51 years; sons, Rudy (Kelly) Gutierrez, Roberto Gutierrez; daughter, Marisa Gutierrez; grandchildren, Lauren, Emma, Alexis, Matthew, Gabby; brother, Oswaldo (Josefina) Gutierrez; and many nieces and nephews. Olaf was a strong, hardworking man with quiet dignity, with deep love and affection for his family. It was a joy for him to pick up his grandchildren from school every day. A true west sider, Olaf enjoyed riding his bike around the neighborhood, working in his yard and was always ready to lend a helping hand to his neighbors. He retired from General Motors after 25 years of service. Visitation will be held from 1-4 PM Saturday, May 17, 2014 at the Ofield Funeral Home, 4500 Kalamazoo Ave. SE. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Faith Hospice in Olaf's memory.
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Dear Tia Machi and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with are with you during this difficult time. May the beautiful memories of Tio comfort you. May God's love and grace bring you peace. (Tia Machi, it was so good to talk with you last week. Please know that we are thinking of you all.) Love, Felicita, Michael & Ninfa
Felicita Longnecker
May 20, 2014
Rudy - Death is a strange mixture of Joy and Sorrow, that only makes sense because of JESUS. I know, because I buried my dad 3 days before your dad passed.
Bonnie Thomas
May 20, 2014
Our condolences para la familia Gutierrez - prima - tus primos de Laredo, Texas - Cayetano y Rosalinda Tijerina
May 20, 2014
Rudy, Death is a strange mixture of joy and sorrow that only makes sense because of JESUS.......I know cuz I buried my dad on May 7th. Love you - Bonnie/Jake Thomas
May 20, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Roberto mi amigo del alma, siempre podras contar con este tu amigo. un saludo especial para tu mami y Hermana. estan en mi Corazon.
May 17, 2014
Deepest sympathy to The Gutierrez Family . Rudy, Kelly, and children so sorry for your loss.
Lisa Gerke
May 15, 2014
Our deepest sympathies are with the entire Gutierrez family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
John & Gina
John & Gina Bouwhuis
May 15, 2014
Unto them from whose eyes the veil of life hath fallen may there be granted the accomplishment of their true Wills; whether they will absorption in the Infinite, or to be united with their chosen and preferred, or to be in contemplation, or to be at peace, or to achieve the labour and heroism of incarnation on this planet or another, or in any Star, or aught else, unto them may there be granted the accomplishment of their wills; yea, the accomplishment of their wills.
Henry Anderson
May 15, 2014
Our condolences to the Gutierrez Family. He will be missed, but He is in a better place in heaven. Some day we will meet again. From Raul and Linda Adame.
Raul Adame
May 14, 2014
I'm deeply saddened by our loss. May you rest in peace Padrino. You will be missed.
Juan Trevino
May 14, 2014
May you find comfort in knowing that Tio Fito is at peace now and the memories of his life will live on forever in our hearts. May Peace Be Upon You All Always Love You
Belinda & Lonnie Chabes
May 14, 2014
An amazing Person yet simple, a friend and a father to his three children. We will miss his bodily presence but we will remeber his spiritual fondness for simplicity and hardwork. May God bless his entry in to Heaven to await for us and may the Lord Father almighty heal his family in Jesus name amen.
cirilo esparza
May 14, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. He was a good father to one of my bestest friends. Always greeted me with a kind smile and welcomed me into his home, whether Marisa was there or not. I visited him and Emma like they were MY parents, stopping at their house EVERY time I was back in GR. I will continue to do so and will miss him. One more thing: Someone better keep his lawn mowed! You know he never let it get past a certain length/height!
Louanna Bruner
May 14, 2014
keeping you all in my thoughts during this difficult time.
Cindi Rasmussen
May 14, 2014
Sorry to hear, may God bless you in this time of sorrow.
Bill Brechting
May 14, 2014
You are on my mind at this very hard time. Sending all my love.
Carolyn H.
May 14, 2014
Thoughts and prayers to the entire Gutierrez Family during this difficult time. May he rest in peace. Thinking of all of you. Love Tom and Ruth Okke
Ruth Okke
May 14, 2014
R.I.P
veronica Trevino
May 14, 2014
Our deepest condolences to Emma, Rudy, Roberto and Marissa and the rest of the family. Fito was a very quiet, kind man, I see a little of him in each and every one of you. May knowing he is in a better place without pain comfort you. We love all of you and hope to see you soon. Big {{{HUGS}}}
Ernesto and Eileen Flores
May 13, 2014
Keeping you all in my prayers,the stories you have shared will keep his memory alive with joy & laughter! He was truly well loved.
Deb Smith
May 13, 2014
Roberto and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. So sorry to hear...keep the memories alive??
Karen Ruetsche
May 13, 2014
Gemini Fitness
May 13, 2014
Keeping your family close in our hearts. Praying for your comfort and peace. We love you!
Eric and Michelle Wilcome
May 13, 2014
Les damos nuestro mas sentido pésame a la familia Gutiérrez, por la pérdida de mi tío Fito. Dios les de la fortaleza para seguir adelante y a él el descanso eterno. Están en nuestras oraciones. Dios los bendiga siempre. Con cariño.
Alma nieta de Cleofas
May 13, 2014
To Emma, Marisa and Roberto,
We are so very sorry for the loss of Fito. He was a great man. He will be missed. God Bless all of you at this time.
Rebecka and Jesus Mata
May 13, 2014
My deepest sympathy on your loss. Roberto, we will keep you and your family in our prays.
Margaret (John) Turrubiartes
May 13, 2014
So very sorry for the loss of your dad. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Renee (Holtzlander)& Theresa (Nink)
renee Wright
May 13, 2014
I am truly saddened by my Compadres passing. He was a very kind man. My prayers are with all of you.
Maggie Pizaña Garcia
May 13, 2014
To Rudy and Kelly,
I'm so sorry for your loss ~ your Dad sounds like he was a great family man. The love he showed for his family will live on in the lives of his children and grandchildren. May peace and comfort come to all of you as you draw from the memories and from God's promises. (I love the reference to him being a true West Sider. Those are real people!)
Shirley Dykstra
May 13, 2014
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Gutierrez family on Tio's passing. He was always giving and kind hearted. Know that if you ever need anything we are here for you. Love always
Melinda Torres
May 13, 2014
To the Gutierrez family, my deepest sympathies on Tio's passing. He was a very good man who worked hard for his family. I will always be thankful to him for getting me my first job here in Michigan. He will be deeply missed, but I take comfort knowing that he is with our Savior and will see us all again one day. Please let us know when ever you need anything. We will always be there for you. Love you all!!!
Jaime Rangel
May 13, 2014
He was always a prowd but gentle man. I am proud to call him family.
joy trevino-dean
May 13, 2014
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