Raymond Luna Gutierrez

Viewing and visitation for Mr. Raymond Luna Gutierrez, 85 of Lubbock will begin Sunday, February 18, 2024, from 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m., at Calvillo Funeral Home Chapel with a rosary beginning at 6:00 p.m. the same evening. Funeral Mass will begin Monday, February 19, 2024, 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Father Reymundo Manriquez officiating. All arrangements were made under the direction of Calvillo Funeral Home and Chapel.

On the afternoon of Thursday, February 8, 2024, Raymond went to be with the Lord. He was born March 15, 1938, in Amarillo to the late Manuel and Barbara Gutierrez. Later in life on September 19, 1959, he went on to marry Celia Flores in Lubbock cherishing 64 years of a loving marriage.

Raymond was a very dedicated custodian for Texas Tech University. He was described as someone who never worked a day in his life because he enjoyed his job so much, it was a source of great joy and fulfillment for him. He took pride in his work and approached each day with enthusiasm. His dedication and commitment were unparalleled, and his positive energy brightened the lives of everyone around him.

Aside from his dedication to his job, Raymond had an incredible sense of humor and loved telling jokes. He enjoyed cooking, with his specialty being chicken dishes that delighted his family and friends. Music held a special place in Raymond's heart. He played the harmonica with passion and enjoyed listening to the individual sound of Tejano music. Additionally, Raymond found solace in doing yard work, tending to his lawn always brought a great satisfaction to him.

Raymond will be remembered as a loving husband, dedicated father, caring brother, cherished grandfather and great-grandfather, and a true friend to many. His warm smile, contagious laughter, and uplifting spirit will forever remain etched in our hearts.

He is preceded in death by his parents Manuel and Barbara Gutierrez; a son Raymond Gutierrez Jr. (May 13, 2018); brothers Pete Gutierrez (February 2, 2019), and Ezekiel Gutierrez (October 31, 2019).

He is survived by his loving wife Celia F. Gutierrez; two sons Michael Ray Gutierrez and Nehemiah Harvey; three daughters Teresa Ramirez (and husband Phil), Irene Massie (and husband Robert), and Beatrice Gutierrez; brothers Manuel Gutierrez Jr. and Ricardo Gutierrez; sisters Mary Gutierrez, Elsie Bone, Dolores Ortiz, Diana Bustillos, and Delia Calvillo; sixteen grandchildren; and over thirty-seven great-grandchildren all of Lubbock.