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Dr. Otto Eugenio Gutierrez passed away at home, surrounded by family, on May 20, 2025 at the age of 81. He was born in Laredo on November 2, 1943, but was raised in San Antonio. He lived a life filled with family, friends and patients. He served in the US Air force as a medic from 1960 to 1966. He was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic church since 1980, serving as a Eurchastic minister and part of the Knights of Columbus 786(4th degree). He participated in many religious retreats, in a bilingual capacity, such as ACT, Love Strong, Marriage Encounter and Retroville. He was also an Engagement sponsor helping to prepare couples going into marriage. He graduated from St. Mary’s University in 1970 then went to medical school to become “Doc”. He received his medical degree from the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1976 with a speciality of family practice. He fell in love with the elderly and was one of the first to specialize in Geriatric medicine. He traveled to 20 nursing homes (many outside of San Antonio) and was the medical director of several of them. As a practicing physician for almost 40 years he served well over 8,000 patients. He was known for his sense of humor, always making everyone he encountered smile. He was a prolific poet writing hundreds of poems. You could always win his heart and his stomach with Whataburger. In fact, his last meal was Whataburger. He enjoyed playing poker monthly with family even though he rarely won. He also took in any stray turtle he found. Otto married Uvaldina on Aug 2, 1970 and was married for 55 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Oscar Gutierrez and Ofelia, and his brother, Dr. Oscar Gutierrez. He is survived by his wife, Uvaldina, his daughters, Janina, Carmelina (John), and Patricia (Chris), his sons, Allen and Orlando (Olivia), and his brother Dr. Oziel Gutierrez. He was the proud grandparent of Timmy, Bailey, Averie, Lexi, Xandi and Jaxon. He was also honored to be the Godfather of Lina, Sandra, Bridget, Christina, Elizabeth and Stefano. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Flowers wilt. Tears evaporate but prayers God accepts. In Lieu of flowers, you may arrange for a mass in his name at Holy Spirit Catholic Church or the church of your choosing. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 2, 2025 from 3:30 pm. to 6:30 p.m. with a rosary to be recited at 5:00 p.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church with the interment to follow at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery.

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Dr. Otto Eugenio Gutierrez

November 2, 1943 - May 20, 2025