Carlos Gutierrez

December 6, 1942 - March 26, 2022

Carlos Gutierrez 79, of Harlingen went to be with his Lord Saturday, March 26, 2022. He was born December 6, 1942 in Linn-San Manuel, Texas to Policarpio and Margarita Gutierrez. He is preceded in death by his parents; his granddaughter, Makayla Guerra and 2 sisters, Angelita and Estela. Carlos is survived by his loving wife, Diana Gutierrez; his children, Linda Guerra and her husband Michael, Kimberly Bonardi, James McGlothin and his wife Brianna, Zelda Guerrero and her husband Tony, Lisa Ocanas and her husband Robert and Velma Smith. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren, Michael Robles, Jr., Kylie Guerra, Christopher Olivarez, Trent Webb, Brady Bonardi, Sky McGlothin, Yuri McGlothin, Addy McGlothin, Bryanna McGlothin, Edric McGlothin, Emily Guerrero, Valerie Ocanas, Adrian Smith and 4 great-grandchildren and 2 sisters, Terry Light and Maria Elia Trevino. Carlos loved hunting, fishing and camping but he especially loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was a people person and that was demonstrated in his career as a sales manager for PepsiCo for 35 years until his retirement. After his retirement he became the owner and operator of Sunchasers RV Park for 25 years. He was beloved by his family and will be greatly missed. Visitation will begin Monday, March 28, 2022 at 3:00 PM until 9:00 PM and a rosary will be at 7:00 PM. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 29, 2022 with a chapel service at 2:00 PM at the Rudy Garza Funeral Home with Father Horacio Chavarria officiating. Interment will follow at Mont Meta Cemetery.