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Henry Gutierrez Obituary
Henry M. Gutierrez, Jr., age 71 of Schertz, TX passed away on December 24, 2015. Henry was born to Henry Y. Gutierrez, Sr. and Rosie R. Gutierrez on November 25, 1944. Henry is preceded in death by his parents and his daughter Amanda L. Gutierrez. He is survived by his daughter Adrienne C. Gutierrez and son Miguel D. Gutierrez wife Patricia Gutierrez. He was a devoted grandfather to Lorena S. Gutierrez and Miguel Enrique Gutierrez. Henry is also survived by his five siblings, Christine G. Syphers, Jerome A. Gutierrez, Minnie R. Michalski, Dolores J. Toepperwein and Mercedes A. Gutierrez as well as nine nieces and nephews. Henry graduated from Schertz- Cibolo High School and attended Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos, TX through a baseball scholarship. Henry operated the family business, Gutierrez Disposal until 1985. He continued to operate in the solid waste industry for the next 30 years, most recently as Owner/President of Bexar Waste, Inc. He was well- respected and a civically engaged member of the Greater Randolph Metrocom and surrounding business communities. His passion for drag racing lead him to the ownership of Gutierrez Racing which includes the original "Jungle Jim" Lieberman Funny Car, the "Brand X" and most recently acquired "Texas Yankee" Funny Car. Henry had an unending fondness for the music and words of both Bob Dylan and Stevie Ray Vaughn. Henry also loved to spend much of his free time at his home away from home Sierra Nevada foothills as he was an avid collector of rocks and Native American artifacts. Visitation will be held from 5:00pm- 8:00pm with the rosary at 7:00pm on Monday, January 4, 2016 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church. A Mass will be celebrated at 10:00am on Tuesday, January 5, 2015 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Schertz Public Library, 798 Schertz Parkway, Schertz TX 78154.
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Patricia Colston
December 24, 2018
Miss you more every year.. I never stop thinking about you.
Bob R
May 10, 2017
Thinking of you today, Henry, missing the flavor of your stories and conversation. Rest in peace, brother, till we're hangin out again.
Bob
Adrienne Gutierrez
February 17, 2016
I miss you dearly dad. Nothing compares to the memory of your smile and the sound of your laughter. I love you.
Christine Gutierrez
January 24, 2016
Beloved brother, you left a huge void in my life, but I rejoice for you as you are with Mom and Dad. When you are remembered by family, friends, employees, constituants etc., may it always be for all the good you did for so MANY. I love you and we will see each other again.
January 24, 2016
Beloved brother you have left a void in my life. I cherish our times together, your late night visits for a bowl of caldo. May all who remember you, remember all the good you did for others. I love you, your sister Chris
January 9, 2016
TO THE GUTIERREZ FAMILY
I HAD PLEASURE OF MEETING
HENERY THREW DRAG RACING .HE WAS A VERY KIND PERSON HE LOVED HIS RACE CARS IWAS LUCKEY ENOUGH TO BE PART OF THE FIRST START AND SHAKE DOWN RUN OF HIS JUNGLE JIM FUNNY CAR..(M.KING DRIVER) IT WAS SEEING THE SMILE IT BROUGHT TO HIS FACE THAT I REMBER THE MOST .HENERY SPOKE TO ME ABOUT HIS RACE CAR ON AND OFF THE TRACK HE HAD A RESPECT FOR YOU ..............YOU COULD HERE IT IN HIS VOICE .NOT LIKE TEAM OWNERS DO TODAY HE WAS ALSO YERY PROUD OF HIS ROCK COLLECTION AND OTHER COLLECTIBLES.HE WAS VERY PROUD TO SPONSER RACE TEAMS FOR DRIVERS..SPENCER MASSEY.DELCOX.PAUL SMITH.BLAKE ALAXANDER .....HE WAS A TOP FUEL DRAGSTER 2008&2009 IHRA WORLD CHAMPION (TEAM SPONSER) HE WILL BE MISSED BUY ALL THAT KNEW HIM...........MARK ELSTONE (OLD SCHOOL)..(STONEY)..WINDSOR ONT CANADA
January 8, 2016
What a privilege to have known you Henry! You are truly a Saint, you always were. Thank you for your love & kindness.
sam castimore
January 6, 2016
henry loved nitro funny car racing and seemed so happy to be a part of it all. he was a warm friendly guy who was always interesting to talk to. he will be sorely missed by many who were previleged to know him
May Our Blessed Mother Escort You To The Arms of Almighty God .
EDWARD ZAVALA GUTIERREZ
January 5, 2016
O Loving Father and Savior, send Your Angels to carry the Soul of Your Servant from this earth to the Heavenly place of Eternal and Everlasting Life. Let family and friends who have passed before in Faith be Reunited in Joy with the departed. Forgive any wrongs that have been committed and Welcome this Beloved Spirit into the Warm Embrace of Your Unending Peace. Amen.
Albert Cedillo
January 5, 2016
To the Gutierrez Family, my condolences to you. I had the privilege of working with Henry for many years, he will be missed very much.
LISSA JAMES
January 5, 2016
I AM GOING TO MISS YOU HENRY. THE NEXT ARROWHEAD I FIND IS FOR YOU.
Virginia Gutierrez
January 5, 2016
We love you Henry. May you live on forever in our hearts.
Don Inselmann
January 4, 2016
I had the great privilege of knowing Henry through drag racing. He was a great person and a man of his word. Drag racing and humanity has lost a truly great person. Rest in peace,Henry
January 4, 2016
Our thoughts, prayers and condolences go out to the family of Henry, he was a dear friend. He was a person that would help anyone. May God give you the strength to be able to cope with their loss.
Lupe Del Toro and Emma Martinez
Timbrlyn Grady
January 4, 2016
I had the pleasure of waiting on Henry and his daughter Adriene while working as a teller supervisor for Schertz Bank. He was always kind to me. He will be missed!
Ann Smith
January 4, 2016
I considered Henry a dear friend. I worked with him, through several cities in the metrocom, and he was a man of his words. Always respectful and kind. RIP sweet friend!
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