Beatrice C. Gutierrez

Blanca Beatrice Campos Gutierrez, 90, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 with her family by her side. She was born in Corpus Christi on June 9, 1921 and was a life-long resident. She is survived by her husband, Raul; three daughters, Norma San Miguel (Fred), Rosaena Garza (Joe), and Diana Fernandez; grandchildren, Analisa Lawhon, Joe Garza (Patricia), Marci Garza, Andres Fernandez (Sylvia), Gabriel Fernandez; great grandchildren, Zane and Caity Lawhon, Camryn and Kacie Garza, Viviana and Angelina Blanca Fernandez. She is survived by three sisters, Angelina Frausto, Minerva Linares and Sylvia Rodriguez (Aciano), sisters-in-law and numerous nephews, nieces, and their families. Preceded in death by parents Josefina and Fernando Campos, sister, Herlinda Medina and brother, Oscar Campos.

Beatrice was an active bowler and golfer. She was also a skilled seamstress and gifted artist who left a legacy of her work. She and Raul had been members of the Mr. and Mrs. Club and the Sceptre Club. She was renown for her cooking skills and artistry which she contributed to Christ the King Catholic Church and School through her membership in the Altar Society and Catholic Daughters of America. At Sacred Heart Church, where she married Raul in 1942, she restored the statue of St. Joseph that is in the entrance of the church. Beatrice enjoyed spending time with family and friends and playing cards and dominoes. Her kindness and loving nature left a lasting impression on those who crossed her path. The family appreciates the care given by the staff at Trisun Corpus Christi and Lighthouse Hospice.

Public visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 6, 2011 at Funeraria Del Angel-Memorial Holly Chapel. A rosary will be recited at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 7, 2011 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church followed by a funeral mass at 1:30 p.m. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Park.

Please visit www.funerariadelangelmholly.com to offer condolences and sign guest book.

Arrangements under the direction of Funeraria Del Angel - Memorial Holly, Corpus Christi, TX.