Rosa Maria Gutierrez, 71, of Humble, Texas, formerly of Winters, California, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024 at Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital in Humble, Texas.

Rosa was born in 1952 in El Marmol, Guanajuato, Mexico, and immigrated to Winters, California, with her family in 1963. She graduated from Winters High School in 1972 and attended Solano Community College, where she met her husband, Salvador Gutierrez. They shared a beautiful union, exchanging vows on Feb. 15, 1975, in Reno, Nevada.

Rosa found joy in the simple pleasures of gardening, traveling, bird watching, and Hallmark movies. Her life was a testament to love, faith, and compassion. As the matriarch of her large, beautiful family, she took immense joy in her children and was proud of her heritage and roots. A woman of unwavering faith, Rosa devoted herself to lifelong learning of the word of God and fearlessly stood as a witness for Christ. Her giving heart, warmth, and genuine interest in others endeared her to all who had the privilege of knowing her. Rosa leaves behind a legacy of kindness and unconditional love that will forever be remembered.

Rosa is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Salvador "Joe" Gutierrez, and their four children Maria Gutierrez, Martin Gutierrez, Jose Gutierrez (Rita) of Humble, Texas, and Hannah Gutierrez (Leif Gilbertson) of Denver, Colorado. She was a loving grandmother to nine grandchildren Mallory, Michelle (Darnell), Khloe, Lisbeth, Victoriano, Llewyn, Joseph, Gianna, and Baby Gilbertson. Rosa also leaves behind three great-grandchildren Karmen, Elijah, and Alonzo. She is also survived by her four brothers Luis (Evangelina), Ramon (Irma), Juan (Debbie), and Lorenzo Jr. (Angelica) Lopez, and three sisters Lupe (Joe) Romero, Gloria, and Marina Lopez.

Rosa is preceded in death by her father Lorenzo Cardona Lopez, her mother Carmen Gutierrez Lopez, and her beloved niece Linda Carmina Lopez-Hynson.

We keep her family in our prayers and joy in our hearts as she would have wanted. She is deeply missed by everyone she has touched.

A Viewing for Rosa will be on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 from 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M at Vaca Hills Chapel Funeral Home; 524 Elmira Road, Vacaville, CA 95687

A Funeral Service will be on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 11:00 A.M at Seventh-Day Adventist Church; 4740 Allendale Rd, Vacaville, CA 95688

Burial to follow at Winters Cemetery; 415 Cemetery Drive, Winters, CA 95694

May she rest in The Lord's everlasting peace.