Margarita “Margaret” Chavez Gutierrez
Margarita “Margaret” Chavez Gutierrez, 81 of Tipton passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022 at home surrounded by many of her family. She was born on December 30, 1940 in San Angelo, Texas to Marcos & Natividad (Castaneda) Chavez. On February 22, 1958 she married Pablo “Paul” Gutierrez, Sr. The couple enjoyed 52 years of marriage together raising a family before Pablo preceded her in death on October 5, 2010.
Margaret worked at Tipton County Memorial Hospital. She was a familiar face and a kind smile at the hospital for 30 years before she retired; she was also an Avon Cosmetics sales representative. Margaret was a devout member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Tipton. She loved spending time tending to her flowers and gardening. It was very apparent in her smile and kind hearted actions that she loved her children and grandchildren very much. She also enjoyed spending time with her friends and family cooking and going to Mexican dances. Margaret also liked to find all good deals at rummage sales.
She is survived by eight children, Ruben Gutierrez of Tipton, Esmerada “Susie” Hudson and husband Jim of Kokomo, Mary Dunbar of Tipton, Pablo Gutierrez, Jr. of Aspen, Colorado, Nick Adam Gutierrez of Tipton, Sandra Gutierrez of Kokomo, Randy N. Gutierrez and wife Angela of Tipton, Kent Scott Gutierrez of North Hollywood, California; two siblings, Jesusa Lopez and Antonio Chavez.
Margaret was also blessed with 11 grandchildren, Jeremy P. Jones, Stephen A. Jones, Bryan A. Dunbar, Kimberly M. Dunbar, Paul Henry Gutierrez, Marcus Bryan Gutierrez, Jade N. Chavez, Matthew J. Gutierrez, Brendon N. Gutierrez, Nash M. Gutierrez, Leticia C.A. Gutierrez; five step-grandchildren, Lisa A. Sowders, Julie K. Baldwin, Gregory A. Hudson, Michelle Edwards, and Misty D. Hahn; 10 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a grandson, Joshua David Phelps; two brothers, Ernesto Chavez and Luis Chavez; two sisters, Modesta Jaimes and Juanita Deanda; a son-in-law, Bill Dunbar.
Margaret’s funeral will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 9 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 335 Mill Street, Tipton, with Rev. Dennis Goth presiding. Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. Friday at Young-Nichols Funeral Home with a Rosary Service at 6:30 p.m.
Memorials in Margaret’s honor may be made to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 335 Mill Street, Tipton, Indiana 46072.
To Margaritas family my sincere condolences. Margarita was a sweet lady. 🙏🙏.
So sad for all, such a much loved Mother. All our family are saddened by this news.
Such a wonderful woman! I’m so sorry for your loss, to all of her Children & Grandchildren, we love you as our own family!
Love, Michelle & Jayce Avery, Jayden
I am so sad to hear this, but I know Margaret is with our Lord and Saviour, Jesus, in heaven and we will see her again. May God comfort and bless Margaret and Paul’s beautiful family.
My sincere condolences to the entire Guttierez Family. My family the Gonzalez family of Tipton have been friends with the Gutierrez family since I can remember. My thoughts and prayers are with each one of you on your loss.of your Mother. I know she was a dear friend to me and family. She will be tremendously missed by many.
R. I..P Comadre’ Margarita
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My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Margaret was such a sweet lady and I know she will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Hold on to the beautiful memories you all shared and all the stories and laughter.
Peace and comfort to the whole family. Please take care of yourselves.
Our condolences on the loss of your sweet mother. I know mom (Jodie Hughes) enjoyed visiting with Margarita and the entire Gutierrez family when she and Margarita were at Millers in Tipton, at the same time. I remember how your mother missed her husband so much. Now she is at peace with him. Hugs and prayers.
Greg and Kristi Henry
Sending thoughts and prayers to family and friends! She will be missed by many people!
Margaret was such a joy and a gift to work with. Always with a smile. She helped me personally several times with patients. I loved her and will keep her and all of you in my prayers.
My heart goes out to the entire Gutierrez family. Your Mom was one in a million. Melinda and I will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
My deepest sympathy to all her family. A beautiful lady. She always spoke kindly of my family. Peace be with all.
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She always had a smile and a kind word when I saw her at church- she used to sit in the back with my mom. Our family’s thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless!!
My love and prayers are with your family. Many wonderful memories coming to your house as a young girl. Hugs for each of you.
I am sorry to hear about Margaret’s passing. I worked with her for many years at the hospital and always enjoyed talking to her.