Ruben C. Gutierrez
Ruben C. Gutierrez 64, of Tipton was born December 9, 1957 in San Angelo, Texas to Pablo and Margarita Gutierrez Sr. and was the eldest of eight children. He passed away peacefully, Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at Community East Hospital in Indianapolis.
Ruben graduated with the Class of 1975 from Tipton High School. Formerly of San Angelo, Texas, and Indianapolis, he had spent several years in grocery retail before entering the Concierge Service industry in the early 90’s. After 20 years of service, he had retired from Frias Properties in Aspen, Colorado and returned to Tipton to help care for his mother.
Ruben enjoyed many simple things in life. He was a free spirit and had much love for his Family and Friends. He truly enjoyed having a good time and attending concerts; following The Grateful Dead, Steely Dan, Santana and other Classic Rock artists. He loved to travel to various locations aside his favorite spots in California and Jamaica.
He is survived by his brothers and sisters, Esmeralda & Jim Hudson of Kokomo, Mary Dunbar of Tipton, Pablo Gutierrez Jr. of Black Hawk, Colorado, Nick Gutierrez of Tipton, Sandra Ann Gutierrez and Life Partner Darrin Thomas of Kokomo, Randy & Angie Gutierrez of Tipton, and Scott Gutierrez of North Hollywood, California. He also has 12 nephews, nieces and 10 great-nephews, nieces.
He was proceeded in death by his father, Pablo Gutierrez Sr., mother, Margarita Gutierrez, brother-in-law, Bill Dunbar, nephew, Joshua Phelps, and good friends Kevin Hughes, Jim Mendenhall and John Cook.
Ruben’s funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 13 at Young-Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Dennis Goth presiding. Burial will be next to his parents in St. John’s Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
God Bless Reuben and his family! So sorry to hear of his passing. I remember him fondly as a classmate since St. John’s Elementary School. May happy memories comfort those he left behind.
Many Prayers for family and friends!!!
So sorry for your loss. I remember Ruben’s infectious laughter and fun loving spirit. Prayers to all!
So sorry to here about Reuben. We had many laughs together at THS, especially at after prom-my prayers are with all the family.
So sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. So sorry for the loss. What I know and remember about him is that he was always laid back and fun to be around.
My condolences to the Guttierez Family on their loss…..We all grew up together in this little town of Tipton…. Sending hugs and prayers to the family. R. I. P Ruben 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Ruben was good friend growing and attending St. John’s School together and graduating together from Tipton High School. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Gutierrez family!
I am so sorry to hear this. I remember so many things about you, like St Johns where we 1st met. and the family lived only 2 blocks from us so all of us kids played at the little park by us. Ruben had a wild sense of humor he always tried to make people laugh. to his family… you know he will always be smiling down on all of you. God bless
Many Prayers to the Gutierrez Family
I love you my dear cousin Ruben. You will be missed alot by so many. May you rest on peace. Prayers to all of my cousins
I love you my dear cousin Ruben. You will be missed alot by so many. May you rest in peace. Prayers to all of my cousins.
So sorry for yr loss , Thoughts and prayers to the family
So sorry to hear of Rubins passing. Hugs and prayers for the entire family.
LOVE YOU BROTHER
Rest peacefully Ruben. The Kerns will always hold wonderful memories of Aspen and Mexican food.
So sorry for your loss. I know Ruben was a blessing to your mother in her last days. Know all of you will miss him. Thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Ruben was a pleasure to work with. We worked together in Aspen at the Fasching Haus Office for about 10 years. He was a fun and good-hearted person with a great sense of humor. He always wanted to make people laugh. This was his gift to the world. Rest in Peace in heaven, Ruben! You will be missed by many. I am glad to have known you.
Mariya