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Joseph Gutierrez Obituary
73 years old, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2006. Mike was born on April 26, 1933 in Santa Monica, CA. He graduated from Hollywood High School in 1951. He then joined the U.S. Navy in January 1952, and sailed on the USS O'Bannon. He received an honorable discharge and ended his time with the Navy in May of 1955. He then earned a degree as an apprentice plumber and made this his life long career. He was an active member of PIPE (Plumbing and Piping Industry) at the Local 761 until his retirement in April 1996. As a 20 year member, he enjoyed the camaraderie of his fellow brothers from the Knights of Columbus in Playa del Rey. Surviving are his son, William Gutierrez and wife, Tami of El Segundo; daughters, Priscilla Irick and husband, Barry of Woodland Hills, and Michelle McPherson of Lynville, Indiana; mother, Priscilla Hernandez of Newberry Park, CA; step-mother, Juanita Gutierrez; sisters, Francis Rogers and husband, Cliff, Leti Alvarado of El Segundo, Lisa Limon and husband, Juan of Inglewood, and Maria Elena and husband, Jorge of Inglewood; as well as his 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy Gutierrez; father, Narciso Gutierrez; step-father, Fernando Hernandez; son-in-law, Jerry McPherson; and close friend, John Kelly. A Memorial Mass will take place at 10am Thursday, July 13, 2006 at St. Jeromes Church, 5550 Thornburn, Los Angeles, CA 90045. Please sign the guest book at www.dailybreeze.com/obits.
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Irene Robledo
July 26, 2006
Priscilla, Michelle and William
When the heart grieves over what it has lost, the spirit rejoices over what it has left.
May the memories bring peace to your hearts.
Love,
Irene and David Robledo
Ruben Martinez
July 17, 2006
Dear kids:
I just want to express my sincere condolence to each and everyone of you. I am just glad that Mina, my sister, found someone who loved her and took care of her. Your dad was in the Navy and he served in the South Pacific during some of the Atomic Bomb tests, I was station in the Marshall Islands, Eniwetok to be exact. I did not know Mike at that time, but perhaps I saw him. I even went aboard the ship he was on, The O'Banan, a destroyer. God bless you all. Love, Uncle Ruben
Kevin Clutterbuck
July 16, 2006
Mike,
So many fond memories we've shared. I don't no how many times I rode down the hill and visited with you down in the garage on Ramsgate.
We've had so many conversations over the years, I should have paid for the therapy sessions!
I'll miss your smile and that devilish laugh that I've shared with you hundreds, even thousands of times before on Ramsgate Avenue and even here in Texas.
I'm thankful to have had you a part of my life will continue to keep in touch with William, Tami and their kids.
You had a great outlook on life which was working to live, not living to work. I hope that some day I get there myself.
Thanks for teaching me how to sweat my joints and installing my new master bath plumbing. It's been working great for the last five years. I'll think of your every time I take a shower.
God speed Michaelocho!
Love, Kevin
Barry Irick
July 13, 2006
Papa Mike, go be with mama Lucy now and be happy together again. While you're there, go look up my dad, and have a beer together. Go catch a few football games together in the garage and swap stories. I miss you all.
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Jean & son Richard Carlson
July 12, 2006
Priscilla, Michelle & William
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Sherri Armenta
July 12, 2006
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Priscilla Irick
July 12, 2006
Dad...I will truly miss you. I love you very much. You are now with Mom watching over us. We will all be together again one day. Love you always Priscilla
Tami Gutierrez
July 12, 2006
PoP, I will miss your big smile and I'm feel very lucky to have had such a wonderful father-in-law. You always gave me respect and we will miss you. Love "your favorite" daughter-in-law Tami
Priscilla Irick
July 11, 2006
My dearest Dad...I will miss you so much. I love you and I know you are with Mom. We will meet again one day. Love Priscilla
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