Gutierrez, was born on February 20, 1958, in Ganado, Texas. He is preceded in death by Ernest Gutierres Jr and his grandson Santos Martinez Jr., 3 brothers, Manuel Gutierres, Daniel Gutierres, and Thomas Gutierres.

He is survived by his siblings, Irma Zamora, Armanda Hernandez, Ismeal Gutierres, Juan Gutierres, and Olag Margeson.

He was married to his beloved wife, Marcia Gutierres, for 47 wonderful years. Ernest was the proud father of Justin Martinez, Amy Myers, Jaidran Gutierres, and Jordan Gutierres. He loved all 18 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and adored his pets, in addition to being a devoted

February 20, 1958 - October 5, 2025

fan of the Dallas Cowboys and the Edna Cowboys.

Throughout his life, Ernest was renowned for his tireless work ethic and unwavering dedication. He had a passion for carpentry and possessed the skills to build almost anything. Always impeccably dressed, he carried himself with a sense of pride and charm. As a husband, he was unparalleled, consistently ensuring that Marcia had everything she needed. A generous soul, he was always willing to lend a helping hand and was loved by many in the community for his service in numerous homes.

Ernest had a passion for cooking, a notorious sweet tooth, and embraced every moment of life with joy, no matter what was happening around him. He passed away on October 5, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him in Edna, Victoria, and his family in Corpus, especially Janet.

We extend our gratitude to all the medical personnel who have provided care for him over the past two months, including the staff at Citizen Hospital, Post-Acute Medical (Victoria), and DaVita staff.

At this time, no funeral service will be held.