Julia “Julie” Gutierrez 

1942-2024 

Julia “Julie” Gutierrez

Julia “Julie” Gutierrez, age 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 8, 2024.  

She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfredo “Fred” O. Gutierrez; her parents, Manuel Gil and Maria Luisa Velasquez; and her brother, Francisco Patino.  

She is survived by her daughter, Leticia Legarda; her brothers, Lorenzo Patino (Margaret), Leo Patino Jr. (Agnes), and Tony Patino (Linda); three grandchildren, O.J., Bianca, and Kassandra Legarda; and three great-grandchildren. 

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 27, at Abundant Life Christian Center, 105 Avenida Del Fuego, Rio Communities. Pastor Barney Carbajal to officiate. Fellowship to follow the service.  

Please visit our online guestbook for Julia at FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH – University, 1111 University Blvd. NE, 505-843-6333. 

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