Salina (Sally) M Gutierrez Obituary (1938 - 2015)

Salina (Sally) Manuelita Valdez Gutierrez Salina (Sally) Manuelita Valdez Gutierrez Our loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Salina (Sally) Manuelita Valdez Gutierrez , passed away peacefully on March 2, 2015. She was born in Monte Vista Colorado on September 1, 1938 to Thedora Arellano and Manuel Valdez. She was raised in Colorado and moved with her family to Ogden, Utah as a teenager. She attended Wahlquist Jr. High, Ben Lomond High School and Ogden Adult Education where she received her High School Diploma. She married her soul mate, best friend, and the love of her life, Jose Benito Gutierrez, on October 10, 1959. They were the first couple to exchange their wedding vows at St. Mary's Catholic Church in West Ogden. Sally was a faithful member of the Assemblies of God Church. She was active in the womens ministries where she served as the Secretary and President. She was also a Sunday School teacher and a Deaconess of the church. She also served as a board member of the church. She owned and operated her own home daycare for many years which brought her great happiness. She also worked for OCAC Headstart Program as an Assistant Teacher. Sally enjoyed arts and crafts, crocheting, decorating cakes, cooking and reading. She also loved camping and ice skating with her sisters as a childhood activity. Grama also loved dancing and spending time with her family and children; but truly enjoyed spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of 55 years; children, Martina Talamante, Eloisa Gutierrez, Gloria Garcia, Leonard Gutierrez, Jesse (Jay) Gutierrez and Michael Gutierrez; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sisters, Valdena Valdez and Lucy Gallegos and brothers, Gavino Valdez and Bob Valdez. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Joe, Pete and Lee Valdez and one sister, Olivia Gonzales. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 9, 2015 at Myers Ogden Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd. A viewing will be held on Sunday, March 8th from 6 to 8 p.m. with memories being shared at 7 p.m. A viewing will be held prior to services from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at the mortuary. Interment will be at the Evergreen Memorial Park. Special thanks to Pleasant View and Bonneville Dialysis Centers, Lomond Peak Care and Rehab, Hearts for Home. A very special thanks to Terry Roueche, friend Milly Nussbaum and to Dr. Adam Nebecker and staff for their love and care. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 March 8, 2015 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceMyers Mortuary - Ogden 1875 Monroe Blvd Ogden, Utah 84401 March 9, 2015 11:00 AM CemeteryMyers Evergreen Memorial Park 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 March 9, 2015