NORTH LIMA - Alex Gutierrez, 87, formerly of Gertrude Avenue in Boardman, passed away early Thanksgiving afternoon, Nov. 26, 2020, in the emergency room at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital following a lengthy illness.

Alex was born Jan. 21, 1933, in Youngstown, and was a son of the late Alex and Rose Ford Gutierrez. He attended the Rayen School, and lived most of his life in this area.

Mr. Gutierrez served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, and was stationed in Germany.

He worked for 43 years for P&LE Railroad, and retired as a conductor in 1993.

Alex was of the Catholic faith.

He leaves his wife Camilla A. Gutierrez; a sister, Carmel Gutierrez of Hermitage, Pa.; three brothers, Anthony (Renee) Gutierrez of Canfield, John Gutierrez of Canfield, and Richard (Lorraine) Gutierrez of Florida; and many nieces and nephews.

Five brothers, Raymond, Joseph, Louis, Frank, and Samuel Gutierrez, are deceased.

There are no calling hours and private graveside services will take place at Tod Homestead Cemetery in Youngstown at a later date.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Kinnick Funeral Home, 477 N. Meridian Rd., Youngstown.