Carol Jean Gutiérrez, 75, of Canadian, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 in Canadian.
Rosary will be recited at 9:30 am and a memorial mass will be at 10 am, Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Canadian Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Marco Gonzalez, Parochial Administrator, officiating. Inurnment will follow in Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.
Viewing will be on Thursday, January 8, from 12-8 pm at the funeral home.
Carol was born October 24, 1950 in Canadian to Harold and Wanda Chaffin. She spent her entire life in Canadian. On December 26, 1970, she married Joe J. Gutiérrez. They celebrated nearly 54 years together before he passed away on November 27, 2024. Carol worked as a nursing assistant at Edward Abraham Memorial Home for over three decades. She truly loved her job and the connections she built along the way.
Carol was a dedicated member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Canadian for more than 50 years and served with great commitment. In her free time, she enjoyed reading and spending time with family and friends. Her happiness shone through her lovely smile. Carol had a wonderful sense of humor and a caring nature.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Leslie Don Chaffin and Larry Wayne Chaffin.
Survivors include her three sons, Jose Gutiérrez and John Paul Gutiérrez both of Canadian; Andrew Gutiérrez of San Antonio; four daughters, Carmen Gutiérrez Coyne and husband Martin along with their children Anais and Jack of Mansfield; Teresa Gutiérrez with children Amalia Gutiérrez and Tristan Gutiérrez of Euless; Anna Stewart and husband Chad along with their children Eva and Ivy Stewart of Amarillo; Olivia Gutiérrez Miles and husband Ryan with their children George and Arthur Miles of Lewisville; two sisters, Donna Ann Carter and Charlene Sue Segovia; one brother, Jimmy Chaffin; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
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