Richard Joseph Gutierrez, Sr., 81, a resident of Lake Charles passed from this life on September 20, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Rich as he was affectionately known, owned and operated Fitness City USA for over 23 years. He possessed a strong work ethic and loved fishing in his spare time.

Rich leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 42 years Shirley Murray Gutierrez, sons, Everett Marshall, Kevin Marshall and wife Tanya, Richard Gutierrez, Jr. and wife Araya, daughters, Deidre Gutierrez, Lisa Burk, and Lori Richard and husband Ron, brother, Frank Gutierrez, sister Lola Troutman and husband Jim, ten grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.

Mr. Gutierrez cremation has been entrusted to Lakeside Funeral Home. The family will host a private memorial service at a later time.

Memories and words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.lakesidefh.com