Willie Fred Gutierrez

July 5, 1937 - November 17, 2020

Willie Fred Gutierrez, 83, passed away on Tuesday, November 17th, 2020. Born on July 5, 1937 in Hillsboro, New Mexico to Fred and Anastasia (Gallegos) Gutierrez. Willie served in the U.S. Air Force from 1954-1963. He then was an accountant for the U.S. Army until his retirement. Willie was an active member of St. Joseph’s Church in Prattville. He spent many years cutting the grass at the church and was also in charge of maintenance. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and awarded Knight of the Year in 2002. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Sarah Gutierrez; his son Fred Gutierrez (René); his sister Elsie Majalca; his grandchildren Zack Gutierrez (Brandy), Chase Gutierrez (Wendy), Raven Coates (Sean) and Brandon Gutierrez (Hannah); and his great grandson Graysen Gutierrez. He is preceded in death by his son, Paul Gutierrez. The family will receive friends on Monday, November 23rd at 10:00 AM in O’Connor Hall (family center) at St. Joseph’s Church with the service to follow at 11:00 AM in the main sanctuary. He will then be buried at Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo, Alabama in a private family ceremony because of COVID restrictions. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to St. Joseph Catholic Church in c/o of Mr. Gutierrez.