Maria "Chita" Gutierrez, of Ontario, went to be with the Lord on July 15, 2016 at the age of 96. Chita was born on August 16, 1919 in Anthony, New Mexico to Rosario and Herminia Chavez and lived in Ontario, California for 54 years. She chose a career of Mother and Homemaker and worked very hard to raise and care for her family. She was a devoted parishioner of St, George Catholic Church in Ontario. Crocheting, sewing, reading, crossword puzzles were only a few of the many hobbies she enjoyed. She was also know for her excellent memory, generosity, and being the town "historian".
Chita is survived by her son and his wife, Daniel and Hope Gutierrez, and her daughter-in-law, Margie Gutierrez. She leaves behind sisters, Herminia Dominguez and Alice Tellez as well as 14 step-grandchildren and 6 step-great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Salvador E. Gutierrez; her son, Salvador J. Gutierrez; a daughter, Gracie Alvarez; and a sister, and four brothers.
A Rosary Service will be held on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at St. George Catholic Church, 505 N. Palm Avenue, Ontario, California, 91762 at 10:00 AM with a Funeral Mass at St. George following at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow the Mass at Bellevue Memorial Park, 1240 W. G Street, Ontario, California 91762.
Arrangements under the direction of Draper Mortuary, Ontario, CA.
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