Maurice Gutierrez
September 5, 1933-May 7, 2024
Visitation for Mr. Maurice Gutierrez will be held at San Jose Funeral Home East on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm with a Rosary at 7:00pm. Funeral Mass will take place at St. Thomas Catholic Church on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:00am with final resting place at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
Maurice Gutierrez born September 5th 1933, in El Paso, Texas to Anastacio R. Gutierrez and Raquel Samaniego. He passed away peacefully on May 7th in a local hospital.
Maurice graduated from Jefferson High School in El Paso where he excelled in football, basketball and track. He was class president of his graduating class and the Letterman Club. After graduation he enlisted in the US Navy in 1951. He
Served on the USS Jenkins a destroyer in the Koreon Conflict. He was honorably discharged in 1955 from active duty.
Maurice joined the El Paso police Department in 1956 and served proudly for 28 years until his retirement in 1985. He was a member of the first police academy graduating class. He served in various positions always giving it his best. He especially enjoyed patrolling the downtown area getting to know people from all walks of life. He treated everyone with respect and cordiality.
His passion was staying in great health especially long -distance running. He participated in the first marathons run in El Paso and numerous competitive events. He also played semi professional football and played in Mexico City for the American University. He continued his daily workouts in the police gym until he lost the use of his legs due to some old injuries.
Maurice held a special interest in the civil war history of the United States, traveling to historic battle sites in the DC area as well as collecting books and videos. He enjoyed traveling to Las Vegas and keeping up with his favorite football teams.
Above all his children and grandkids gave him his greatest happiness and joy. He was always there to help in any manner they needed. He lived a life full of love for his family and enjoyed the friendship of friends.
Maurice was preceded in death by his parents, Anastacio and Raquel Gutierrez, siblings, Rowena Sanchez, Thomas and Alfredo Gutierrez. Visitation Wed. May 15th from 4 to 8 pm, prayer service at 7pm. Funeral mass at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic church at 10am Thurs followed by services at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with police and military honors.
Arrangements with San Jose Funeral Home East.
