Walt Gutierrez

Walt Gutierrez obituary, Newnan, GA

Walt Gutierrez

Walt Gutierrez Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory on Feb. 2, 2026.
Walt Gutierrez, 69, of Newnan, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Emory Midtown Medical Center. He was born October 14, 1956 in Medellin, Colombia to the late Jaime and Sixta Otalora Gutierrez. Walt is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen Dennison Gutierrez; daughters Victoria Gutierrez (Nick Pierce), Andrea Gutierrez La Dow (Bryan La Dow), Isabel Gutierrez; grandson Pierce La Dow; siblings Oscar (Sharon), Jorge (Christine), Hernan (Jayme), Jaime Jr. (Lenore), Carlos (Judy), Magda Wesslund (Eric Schwartz), Ernesto (Heidi), Dario (Kymm), Lilly Bates (Bob); many nieces, nephews and cousins.

A mass and celebration of life will be held at a later date. Condolences can be expressed online at www.mckoon.com

Rather than flowers, the family respectfully requests memorial contributions to either St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org or to the Coweta Samaritan Clinic at https://www.csccares.org/

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Glenda Davis

February 6, 2026

I am so very saddened to read about your loss. All of us who knew Walt loved him. What a treasure he was to Newnan and especially to Heritage. Love and condolences to you all. Glenda Davis

Elsie Marlene Skinner

February 4, 2026

Mary so very sorry for your loss, prayers for you and your family in this difficult time.

Edyie Gruber

February 2, 2026

Mary I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Walt was such a happy man. Always smiling.
Edyie Gruber

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