On August 26, 2020, our beloved Bertha Sonia Gutierrez entered God’s heavenly kingdom at age 70.
In 1968 she graduated from Martin High School and continued her education until she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Education. Subsequently, she attained a Master’s degree in Education as well. She was employed by L.I.S.D., began her career at Buenos Aires Elementary, and concluded her career at J.C. Martin Elementary after 37 years as a Kindergarten teacher retiring in 2011.
Her passions included her many plants and her pet dogs (Buddy, Chula, and Lucy). She excelled in the culinary arts especially the preparation of a variety of Mexican dishes. Her passing leaves a void in the lives of her family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Bertha M. Torres and Enrique Torres. Also, two brothers, Roberto Torres and Fernando Torres, and her step-brother Enrique Torres.
Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Kristina N. Gutierrez; brothers Carlos Torres and Hector (Irma) Torres, and their extended families.
The family will be receiving guests, Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. A Holy Rosary will begin at 7:00 pm. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at San Martin de Porres Catholic Church. The Funeral Mass will begin at 9:30 am. Cremation will be held at a later date.
For the safety of the public, the family will also be live streaming the services at www.freddickey.com on Tuesday, starting at 5:00 pm.
Funeral arrangements are by Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services, 1320 Trey Dr., Laredo, Texas 78041 (956) 723-3611. For your convenience, you may leave your condolences to the family online at www.freddickey.com