Anthony Gutierrez, 45, of Safford, Arizona, passed away at the Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, with his family by his side. Anthony was born in Safford on May 29, 1976, to Robert Gutierrez and Beatrice Gutierrez.
He grew up in Safford, where he graduated from Safford High School in 1994. He then moved to Tucson, Arizona, where he worked for Food City as a manager for many years. He met his wife, Nidia, in Tucson, and gained a bonus son, Alexis. They then had two beautiful girls, Gemini and Sayanet. He moved back to Safford with his family in 2017, where he worked for Bashas in Thatcher and Morenci. Anthony’s heart was broken in 2017, by the sudden death of his wife, Nidia. Anthony was diagnosed with terminal cancer three weeks prior to his death.
Anthony loved his Chicago Bears and going to U of A Wildcat games and also hunting with his dad, brothers, and cousins. He also loved his little dog, Peanut, which would travel with him everywhere he went.
He is survived by his daughters, Gemini and Sayanet Gutierrez; stepson, Alexis Altamirano; father, Robert Gutierrez; mother, Beatrice Montez; siblings, Robert D. (Sherry) Gutierrez, Jim (Mary) Gutierrez, Priscilla (Cassius) Gutierrez, and Larry Gutierrez; seven nephews, and three nieces.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Nidia; grandparents, Moises and Rosa Sanchez, and Crispin and Teresa Gutierrez, and numerous aunts and uncles.
The burial of his ashes will be held Saturday, April 30, at 11 a.m. in the Sanchez cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are being cared for by Mcdougal’s Caldwell Funeral Chapel & Gila Valley Crematory located at 112 E. Main St., Safford, Arizona, 85546, 928-428-1740, www.caldwellfuneralchapel.com.
