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It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the death of Ana Maria Rodriguez Gutierrez, 72, on October 14, 2025. She was born in Michoacan, Mexico on July 10, 1953. The daughter of Felipe and Dolores (Martinez) Rodriguez. Ana was married to Miguel Gutierrez on February of 1969. She worked as a machine operator at Berry Plastics for over 30 years. Known as “Mana” to her family, she loved her kids and grandkids. She had a passion for cooking, gardening, and music, especially Vicente Fernandez. She was a hardworking devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend.
She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Josue Gutierrez, Ana (Francisco “Javier”) Diaz, Miriam (Jason) Roberts, Michelle (Christopher) Lange, Miguel (Laura) Gutierrez; grandchildren: Samantha Diaz, Madeline Diaz, Adriana Roberts, Meleena (Malaquias) Alfaro, Amaris Roberts, and Lily Lange; great grandchildren: Xavier, Yareli, and Yamila; sisters: Ramona, Teresa, Ines, and Juana. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother, David Rodriguez. Her loving heart will be forever missed and always remembered.
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