Obituary of Shirley A. Gutierrez

Shirley A. Gutierrez, 68, of Jamestown passed away January 5, 2017 in Lutheran Social Services, surrounded by her family. She was born in Lackawanna, NY, October 13, 1948, a daughter of the late Martin and Irene Mickolajczyk Jenny. She was a 1966 graduate of Frontier Central School and later graduated from South Buffalo Hospital School of Nursing. For many years, she was employed by Lutheran Social Services as a nurse. Earlier she had worked in the office of her husband Dr. Alberto Gutierrez. Before moving to Jamestown in 1978, she was a nurse for Buffalo General Hospital. She was a communicant of Holy Apostles Parish, SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church where she served the Religious Education Program, Youth Group leader and funeral luncheon committee member. During the years of education of her children she was extremely involved as an active volunteer at SS Peter and Paul/Holy Family Catholic School. Shirley was a beautiful lady inside and out, and had the biggest heart. Her strong willingness to ensure happiness in others is reflected in her life with her family, friends, and co-workers. She truly enjoyed having her house full, and could always be found in the kitchen cooking and baking for family and friends. She particularly loved it when her grandchildren were helping her bake. Her beautiful gardens and home were a symbol of her life and the joy she brought to those around her. Shirley's extended family includes her many colleagues and friends at Lutheran Social Services. There she could be found mentoring new nurses, looking out for her coworkers, and taking special care of her residents. This work truly brought her joy. Shirley will always be remembered for her warmth, kindness, and selflessness. Shirley is survived by five children: Matthew James (Melissa) Gutierrez of Bow, NH; Andrew James (Vicki) Gutierrez of Akron, OH; Stephen James (Kathy) Gutierrez of Hinesburg, VT; Susan Jean (Sarah Cleary) Gutierrez of Jamestown, NY; Laura Jean (Andrew) Chapin of Akron, OH; eight beloved grandchildren whom she adored: Calder Gutierrez of Akron; Alex and Allyson Gutierrez of Hinesburg; Nathaniel, Anthony (A.C.), and Liliana Barone of Jamestown; Jackson and Parker Chapin of Akron; a brother Michael Jenny of Eden, NY along with several nieces and nephews. She was proceeded in death by her parents Martin and Irene Mickolajczyk Jenny; her husband Dr. Alberto Gutierrez, whom she married November 7, 1970 and who died November 4, 2015; sisters: Carol Hice, Mary Margaret Nowak and Pamela Robson and a brother Martin Daniel Jenny. The family would like to offer a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Lutheran Social Services, for their loving care and support. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Holy Apostles Parish, SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Rev. Dennis W. Mende will be celebrant. Burial will be in Lake View Cemetery. Friends will be received from 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. Monday in the Lind Funeral Home, where a Christian Wake Service will be led at 12:45 p.m. Monday. Memorials may be made to Holy Apostles Parish, SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 508 Cherry Street, Jamestown, NY or Lutheran Social Services Foundation of Upstate New York, 715 Falconer Street, Jamestown, NY 14701. You may leave words of condolence for the family at www.lindfuneralhome.com.