GUTIERREZ, Belen (Billie)

Belen "Billie" Gutierrez 85, of Tucson, passed away December 20, 2006. Preceded in death by her husband, Frank; daughter, Patricia. Survived by daughters, Margie Gary (O.J.), Christine Coronado (Joe) and Martha Lavoie (Joe); sons, Frank Jr. (Nancy), Dan (Debbie), David (Gayla), Peter (Grace), Nick (Lupe), Michael (Sonya) and Lou (Bonnie); sisters, Nena Murrillo and Lupe Lara; brothers, Joe and Rudy Apalategui. Also survived by 22 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren. Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 27, 2006 from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm at CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY (SOUTH CHAPEL), 240 S. Stone Ave., with a Rosary recited at 7:00 pm. Mass will be offered Thursday, December 28, 2006, 9:00 am at St. Augustine's Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Belen was called too soon by our Heavenly Father on December 20, 2006. Loving wife, mother, nana, sister and a good friend to many. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC. Published in the Tucson on 12/26/2006.