Effie Gutierrez Obituary
The memory of Effie Gutierrez (Benicia, California), who passed away on November 29, 2025 at the age of 89, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Effie Gutierrez to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Maroulas and Olga Maroulas; and her siblings, Mike Maroulas and Elaine Melendez. She is survived by: her husband Rod Gutierrez; her sons, Rod (Holly), John (Connie), Mike and Billy (Carolyn); her grandchildren, Brad, Katie, Allison, Stephen (Marianne), Sarah (Amir), Eric, Morgan, Nicholas, Nathan (Valeria) and Matthew; and her great grandchildren, Maria, Maci, Madison, Lea, Eli, Dylan and Lily.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 2nd 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Passalacqua Funeral Chapel (901 W 2nd St, Benicia, CA 94510). A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, January 3rd 2026 at 11:00 AM at the St. Dominic's Church (475 E I St, Benicia, CA 94510).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the American Lung Association or to a charity of your choice.
