Israel Gutierrez, Jr.

Israel James Gutierrez Jr. went home to our Lord and Savior on the morning of Saturday, October 18th, 2025, at the age of 23 in Waco, Texas.

Visitation: 5-7PM Friday, October 31st at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral Service: 2PM Saturday, November 1st at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel. Scroll below to watch the service via Live Stream.

Israel was welcomed into the world on November 13th, 2001 to his parents Israel Gutierrez Sr. and Stephanie Ramirez.

Israel was known for being a big fan of the Denver Broncos and the Houston Astros. He was a devoted son, father, fiancé, and big brother.

Israel was known to be generous with his time. He was also known for being everyone’s go to handyman, mechanic, and fish enthusiast. He cherished spending time with his family especially on Broncos gamedays. He loved fast cars, fishing and sports.

He is survived by his fiancé Makayla Cullens, Sons Payton Gutierrez and Kobe Gutierrez, his parents Israel Gutierrez Sr. and Stephanie Ramirez, his grandparents Ricardo and Maria Ramirez, his siblings Amber Gutierrez, Xavier Gutierrez, Gabriella Gutierrez, Fabian Gutierrez, Ismael Gutierrez, and Elijah Gutierrez.

He is preceded in death by his late grandparents Paul and Esmeralda Gutierrez, his godmother Martha Trevino, and Uncle Antonio Ramirez III.

The family would like to thank everyone who has donated, sent prayers, or have reached out to the family.