RACINE – Esther Gutierrez, 71, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, June 21, 2025.

A lifelong resident of Racine, she was born on July 10, 1953, the daughter of the late Maximilliam and Guadalupe (nee Sabala) Gutierrez. She graduated from JI Case High School in 1971.

Esther enjoyed tending her many house plants and doing word searches. However, she was happiest in the company of her family.

She is survived by her daughters and son, Maria Gutierrez, Norberto Gutierrez, Rosemary (Anthony) Aviles, and Theresa Alanis; her grandchildren, Marisa (Tanner), Albert, Gabriella, Anna, Nickolas, Evangeline, Anthony Jr., Carmine, Venecia, Isaac, and Tyler; her great grandchildren, Colton, Liliana, and Xavier; her sister, Olivia Ramos; as well as many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Johnny Gutierrez, and her siblings, Jesse (Amanda) Gutierrez, Sally (Mike) Marquez, Ysidro (Nina) Gutierrez, and Max Gutierrez.

Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, for a visitation from 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm. A service celebrating her life will follow at 6:30 pm. A private interment will take place at Calvary Cemetery.

Esther's family extends a heartfelt thank you to Compassus Hospice, especially Jenny and Angie, for the loving and professional attention she received while under their care.

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