Javier Amare Gutierrez

Javier Amare Gutierrez, 3, of Lockhart, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2009. He was born on Aug. 9, 2005, in San Marcos, Texas. Javier was the oldest of four children.

He is survived by his parents, Rick and Toni Marie Gutierrez; grandparents: Tony and Lydia Cortez, Rick Carrasco and Diane Lujan, as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins.

The visitation and

rosary were held at DeLeon Funeral Home on May 5, 2009, at 7 p.m. Mass was held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2009, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, with Father Robert Becker officiating. Interment followed at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Lockhart.

Honored to serve as pallbearers were: Adrian Garcia, Alxzandr Castillo, Gabriel Garcia, Ayrick Castillo, Joshua Gutierrez and Joseph Carrasco. Honorary pallbearers were Rick Carrasco, Adam Castillo and Michael Maldonado.

Arrangements under the direction of DeLeon Funeral Home, 110 Cedar St., Lockhart, Texas. (512) 376-6200.