Paula K. Gutierrez
1953 - 2026
Paula K. Gutierrez
1953 - 2026
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BORN
1953
DIED
2026
Upcoming Events
Mar
1
Celebration of Life
1:00 p.m.
Paulding Eagles
206 W Perry St., Paulding, OH 45879
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Paula Gutierrez Obituary
Paula was born on May 22, 1953 in Decatur, IN to the late Kenneth and Catherine "Kate" (Fisher) Birch. On November 22, 1975, she married John E. Gutierrez, who preceded her in death on May 19, 2025. Paula worked as a deli manager for Chief Supermarket in Paulding for 25 years, before she retired in 2018. She was a member of Divine Mercy Catholic Parish in Paulding and a member of the Paulding Eagles Aerie 2405 Ladies Auxiliary. She loved going on trips and getaways, and enjoyed going to casinos. More than anything, she loved her grandchildren.
Paula will be lovingly missed by her daughters: Christy (Kevin) Timbrook, Antwerp, OH; Julie (Ron) Wirts, Paulding, OH; stepmother, Betty Birch, Decatur, IN; brothers: Craig Birch, Pleasant Mills, IN; Jeff Birch, Maples, IN; sisters: Nancy (David) Luginbill, Monroe, IN; Marnie (Steve) Shaffer, Decatur, IN; her five beloved grandchildren: Skylr (Josh), Kendall, Kalli, RJ, and Rya.
Along with her parents and husband, Paula was preceded in death by her brother, Kenneth E. Birch; sisters, Pamela Birch and Patsy Birch.
A celebration of Paula's life will be held at 1:00 PM on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at the Paulding Eagles.
Online condolences may be shared at www.denherderfh.com.
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Upcoming Events
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Celebration of Life
1:00 p.m.
Paulding Eagles
206 W Perry St., Paulding, OH 45879
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Den Herder Funeral Home, Inc.Only 6 days left for delivery to next service.