Heriberto Gutierrez

Heriberto Gutierrez, age 90, of Mineral Wells, Texas, was born on April 10, 1935, in Santa Rosa, Texas, to Refugio and Paula Gutierrez. On January 15, 2026, he peacefully went to his Lord and Savior, surrounded by his family, love, and faith.

Born into a farming life, Heriberto spent his youth traveling throughout multiple states working in agriculture. He later served his country honorably in the United States Army before returning to civilian life. Following his military service, he worked in various cities across Texas before ultimately choosing Mineral Wells as his permanent home.

For more than 55 years, Heriberto built a life in Mineral Wells centered on faith, family, and hard work. He was employed for many years as a gas plant operator and also utilized his acquired skills in cement and concrete work to establish a small business, supplementing his income. A proud and dedicated provider, he worked tirelessly to care for and support his family.

A faithful and devoted servant of God, Heriberto was a longtime member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus for over 40 years. His life reflected strong Christian values of humility, charity, and service. He was a man who never met a stranger, always ready to help those in need, and widely known for his warm heart and gentle spirit.

Heriberto deeply adored his beloved wife, Porfiria, and cherished his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. His legacy of faith, love, and kindness will continue through generations.

He is survived by his children: Maria (TJ) Jones, Jorge (Deana) Gutierrez, Esmeralda (Henry) Lara, and Dominga (Mark) Joeckel; his grandchildren: Anjelica Jones, Alina Gutierrez, Valora Gutierrez, Vanessa Gutierrez, Daphne Lara, Ricardo (Cindy) Lara, Jesus Lara, and TA Summers; and his siblings: brothers Isidro (Connie) Gutierrez, Ulises (Ramona) Gutierrez, and sister Graciela (Armando) Garza.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Porfiria Gutierrez; his son, Heriberto Gutierrez Jr.; his granddaughter, Lily Lara Summers; his great-grandson, Preston Summers; his parents, Refugio and Paula Gutierrez; and four siblings.

Visitation and Holy Rosary will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner Funeral Home in Mineral Wells, Texas. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, January 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Mineral Wells, Texas.