Leonardo Gutierrez

Leonardo “Tato” Gutierrez was born on September 10,1934 in Sedillo, NM. He passed away peacefully at his home in San Antonio, TX on October 24, 2024. He is the son of Florival and Estella Gutierrez and was the first born son of 16 siblings. He graduated from Albuquerque High School and enlisted in the United States Air Force in (1953). Upon completing his basic training he was transferred to Andrews Air Force Base in Washington DC. Later in his military career he was reassigned to Kelly Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX, where he served as a Tech Sergeant and met his wife Velia (Betty) Flores, to whom he was married to for 60 years. Leo, was the father of five children: Michael Gutierrez, Debra Gutierrez-Riley, Christopher Gutierrez, Paul Gutierrez and Barbara Rapelye. He was a loving father and grandfather. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Services will be held at a later date. Please continue to visit website for any updates.