Jorge Gutierrez-Vizcarra

May 16, 1937 - December 6, 2018

Jorge Gutierrez Vizcarra was born on May 16, 1937 to Antonio Gutierrez and Maria del Rosario Vizcarra in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. He was one of nine children. Coco, as he was affectionately known, was an exceptional athlete. His favorite sport was football soccer. He received an Associate of Arts degree in Business Administration at Chicago State University. His life took a different turn when he began to study the Bible with Jehovah’s Witnesses. Jorge dedicated his life to Jehovah and symbolized his dedication through water baptism on November 1, 1968. This began his walk of faith with Jehovah. Jorge married Beatriz Garcia-Gutierrez on May 14, 1960. Two sons Jorge Alejandro and Joshua Stephan and one daughter Yvonne Suzanne, were born to their union. Jorge specialized in jewelry making. That was his main occupation. He was a certified natural health professional, and practiced natural medicine as a second occupation. Although suffering through a myriad of health issues, Jorge’s faith and service to Jehovah never wavered. All who knew him, knew about his love and faith in Jehovah God. Jorge served in the South Deering Congregation as a Ministerial Servant. He also felt privileged to take the lead in the field service ministry along with many other Christian responsibilities. There were many that he aided into the truth, including two fleshly sisters and a nephew. On Thursday, December 6, 2018, Jorge Gutierrez-Vizcarra fell asleep in death. He was 81 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents and seven siblings. Jorge leaves to cherish his loving memories, his wife Beatriz; sons Jorge Alejandro (Ana), Joshua Stephan (Rosa); his daughter Yvonne Suzanne (Ricardo); five grandchildren Jessica M. Salazar, Naomi S. Salazar, Marissa A. Gutierrez, Brandon X. Gutierrez, Ethan A. Gutierrez; sister Esther Gutierrez; and a host of other relatives and friends.