Obituary of Socorro T. Gutierrez

Gutierrez, Socorro T. Bridgeport, Michigan Passed away on Thursday morning, April 23, 2020 at Great Lakes Rehab Center in Kochville Township. She was 94 years old. Socorro was born April 1, 1926 in Tampico, Mexico to the late Ruben Garcia and Carmen (Torrez) Garcia. In 1947 she married Vincent Lopez Gutierrez in Saginaw. He preceded her in death in 2006. She graduated from Saginaw High School and became one of the first Hispanics to be employed by Saginaw General Hospital, where she worked as a Nurse's Aide for many years in the emergency room. Socorro worked at General Motors during World War II, where she supported the war effort by helping to produce parts for airplanes. She worked for Saginaw County as a translator and offered her services to the area migrant workers and the community. Socorro was a faithful and active member of the First Mexican Baptist Church of Saginaw. She was also very active with American Legion Post #500 for many years. Socorro took great pride in her accomplishment of becoming a United States Citizen. She enjoyed spending time shopping at Macy's. Socorro also enjoyed playing cards, especially poker. She loved to listen to Mexican music. But, what she really loved most was seeing and spending time with her family, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great great-grandchildren. Surviving are one daughter, Linda (Victor Jr.) Guerra; grandchildren, Victor Ruben (Monica) Guerra, David Allen (Fiancé Tara Hayes) Guerra, Sonny Vincent (Raquel Benavidez) Guerra, and Vincent Gutierrez; great-grandchildren, Vanessa (Rob) Guerra, Victor Antonio Guerra, Aurora (Christopher Geese) Garza, Vincent (fiancé Mackenzie) Gutierrez, Anabella Gutierrez, Anjali Gutierrez, Aubrey Gutierrez, Liliana Marie Guerra, Madi Desisto, Elizabeth Beldyga, and Cruz Vincent Guerra; great great-grandchildren, CJ Geese, Jackson Geese, Violet Geese, and many nieces and nephews. Socorro was preceded in death by her son, Vincent Gutierrez Jr. and her brother, Ruben Garcia. The family would like to send a heartfelt thank you to those that sent flowers and cards to Socorro, and those that were able to visit her, they all put a smile on her face. They would also like to recognize Victor & Vanessa for all of their help during this difficult time. A special thank you to Serenity Springs and Great Lakes Rehab staff including the janitors, chefs, nursing staff and all others that assisted with and provided excellent care to Socorro. The family would also like to thank Delores Gutierrez and Reyna Lopez for all of their help. The family and friends of Socorro will gather at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State), on Friday, July 17, 2020 from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to American Legion Post #22. Deisler Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Gutierrez family; condolences may be expressed to the family at the funeral home or by visiting www.DeislerFuneralHome.com