Rafael S. Gutierrez

Rafael Gutierrez, 81, of 7984 Bowman Highway, Dewy Rose, Georgia passed away Saturday February 25, 2012 at Spring Valley Health Care Center. Born in El-Tanborero, Michoacan Mexico, December 24, 1930 to the late Jose Gutierrez and Anastia Santoya. He was a member of Catolica Church and was a self employed goat farmer and landscaper. LEft to cherish his memories are his children Margarita Chavez Bautista of Mexico City, Mexico; Elvitra Chavez Bautista and Hortencia Chavez Bautista both of Michoacan, Mexico; Olga Gutierrez and Oneida Gutierrez both of California; Ruben Chavez Bautista of Elberton, Georgia; Abel Chavez Bautista of Hartwell, Georgia; and Carlos Chavez Bautista of Michoacan, Mexico; his sisters Lusia Gutierrez and Sofia Gutierrez; brother Ubaldo Gutierrez; and twenty one grandchildren. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers Tomas Gutierrez, Aristeo Gutierrez, Edwardo Gutierrez, and Asiano Gutierrez. Memorial services to celebrate his life will be held in Mexico at a later date. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family online at www.berryfh.com. Berry Funeral Home & Crematory, Elberton, is respectfully in charge of the funeral arrangements for Rafael Gutierrez.