Christopher Stephen Gutierrez

Christopher Stephen Gutierrez, Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2023, at his home. He was 74 years old.

Christopher was born on April 27, 1949, in Emporia, Kansas, the son of Pedro and Maria Natividad (Rodriguez) Gutierrez. He married Catalina Rodriguez in Emporia, Kansas, on October 2, 1971. She survives of the home. Other survivors include daughters Chrysta (Eric) Jindra of St. George, KS, Caitlyn Gutierrez of Shawnee, KS; brothers Larry (Bernadette) Gutierrez of Emporia, KS, Peter Gutierrez of Lenexa, KS, Walt Gutierrez of Emporia, KS, Arthur Gutierrez and Terry of Emporia, KS; and his favorite grandchild, Luke Jindra. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents Feliciano & Lola Gutierrez, Macedonio & Fernanda Rodriguez, sister Delores McKnight and brother-in-law Lloyd McKnight.

Christopher worked at Wolf Creek Nuclear Corporation as a material warehouse handler for 28 years, and retired in 2005. After retirement, he worked at A&A Medical Transport. He was well loved by his family, countless nieces, nephews and godchildren.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, December 7, 2023, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 102 Exchange Street, Emporia, Kansas, with burial to follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery. The rosary will be recited on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at 7:00 P.M., with family receiving friends after at Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home, 605 State Street, Emporia, Kansas, 66801.