Mario Armando "Mando" Gutierrez, Jr.

MARIO ARMANDO “MANDO” GUTIERREZ, JR

August 6, 1993 – January 16, 2022

Mario Gutierrez, 28 joined our Lord in His heavenly kingdom on Sunday, January 16, 2022.

Mario (Mando) was born August 6, 1993 in Laredo, Tx. He was the 2nd oldest sibling on his mom’s side, but the baby boy on his dad’s side. He graduated from United High School in 2012 where he was a part of Student Council, he continued his education at Laredo College where he then later transferred to Del Mar College Corpus Christi continuing his education for one more year before becoming a full-time employee at UPS. Mario was a young man full of happiness that it would automatically radiate on to anyone with just his presence. He was generous, kind, loving & was such a helping hand to anyone in need.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents; Josefina (Josie) Blanco, Lorenza (Gilberto) Valdez, Gloria Medellin and Candelario Rodriguez also aunt and uncle; Yolanda and Ernesto Valdez.

Left to cherish his memory his beloved parents; Oscar and Diana Rodriguez, siblings; Ronald (Tina) Vance, Ashly, Alex, Andres, Arturo Valdez and Amber Ann Rodriguez as well as his step father, Arturo Valdez, Sr and numerous aunt, uncles, friends and other relatives.

The family will be receiving condolences on Tuesday evening, January 25, 2022 from 5p.m. to 9 p.m. at Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services, 1410 Jacaman Rd.; where a Vigil for the Deceased and Rosary will commence at 7 p.m.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday morning, January 26, 2022 departing at 9:30 a.m. from Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapels to Holy Redeemer Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m.

Private inurnment will be held at a later date.

Pallbearers will be: Ronald Vance, Alex Valdez, Andres Valdez, Arturo Valdez Jr., Juan De La Rosa Jr., Oscar Rodriguez, Arturo Valdez Sr.

Honorary Pallbearers will be: Ernie Vance, Amber Rodriguez, Ashly Valdez

You may express your condolences, share your favorite memories, and sign the guestbook online at: www.joejacksonfuneralchapels.com .

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care and direction of the funeral service professionals at Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapels & Cremation Services, 1410 Jacaman Rd., Laredo, Texas 78041; (956)722-8850.