Juanita Arce Gutierrez, 78, affectionately known as “Janie,” was born on January 18, 1948, in Houston, Texas, and entered eternal rest on October 28, 2026, in Morgan's Point, Texas.

Janie was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend who was deeply loved and cherished by all who knew her. Her love for her family and the precious memories she created with those around her will forever hold a special place in their hearts. She leaves behind a beautiful legacy of love and treasured memories that will continue to live on through the generations of her family.

She was preceded in eternal rest by her beloved daughter, Christina Gutierrez Ochoa; her loving parents, Rodolfo Arce and Guadalupe Govia Arce; her sister, Rosa Mae Machorro; and her brothers, Paul Arce and Richard Arce.

Janie leaves behind to cherish her loving memory her devoted husband, Andres Garcia Gutierrez; her two daughters and son, Michelle Gutierrez Gonzales and Mark Gonzales Sr., Rosemarie Gutierrez Sweeten and James Aaron Sweeten, and Leonard Ochoa and Annette Ochoa; her grandchildren, Mark Gonzales Jr. and Megan Gonzales, Terra Lara and Jared Lara, Gabrielle Gonzales and  Alesandra Gonzales, Mirayah Thompson and Austin Thompson, Briana Alvarado and Nikolas Alvarado, Jordan Ochoa and Cait Salazar, Robert Villarreal Jr., Chrislen Ochoa, and Kaylee Sweeten; her great-grandchildren, Everly Gonzales, Scarlet Gonzales, Jett Lara, Ariah Lara, Josiah Lara, Elise Thompson, Allison Thompson, and Miles Alvarado; her siblings, Rodolfo Arce Jr., Anita Arce Mejia, Ernest Arce, and Arthur Arce; as well as many other loving family members and a host of dear friends.

Janie will be deeply missed by all those who had the privilege of knowing and loving her. Although she is no longer physically present, her memory will forever remain in the hearts of those who shared life's most precious moments with her. The love she gave, the memories she created, and the legacy she leaves behind will be cherished for generations to come.