Carmen Gutierrez Jordan, resident of Willow Glen, December 22, 1932 – November 16, 2014, returned to God peacefully at home with family and loved ones at her side.
Beloved mother to David (Kathleen), Bob, Michelle (John), Paul (June 20, 1963 – April 1 [sic], 2012) and Jennifer (Peter), and doting grandmother to Johnny and Davy Jordan; Claire, Daniel and Joseph Hansen; Sofia and Jordan Wall; and Emily and Mathew Gutierrez. She was also dearly loved by her many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
She was born in El Paso, Texas and migrated with the field work to California, where her family settled in Morgan Hill. Being a musician herself, Carmen's mother was happy for her to take piano lessons but didn't understand why she wanted to go to high school, let alone nurses training in San Jose. Carmen fought for her early education and later, as an experienced RN, she went to night school at San Jose State to earn her Bachelors of Science in Nursing and RN 4 status.
Carmen was an oncology nurse for several decades at O'Connor Hospital where she cared for the sick and the dying, and comforted their families. While there, she took care of some of the first AIDS patients and took pride in the fact that she could start an IV without causing any discomfort. Her neighbors brought Carmen their kids for the tending of scraped knees, runny noses, fevers and broken bones. She was also famous in the neighborhood for her annual New Year's tamale parties; Carmen's two daughters now carry on this tradition. Her door was always open to anyone who needed a place to go for the holidays or just wanted to check in to see her beautiful smile and receive a warm hug.
Carmen's mother was a seamstress and taught her everything she knew. Her gifts were always handmade. When other parents saw the wonderful dolls, stuffed animals, blankets and clothes Carmen made for her own children, they would ask if they could pay her to make something for their child. She would say no, but that Christmas or Hanukkah, she would give the child whatever the parent had asked for. Her Raggedy Ann dolls were hand stitched with a heart that said "I love you" and then the child's name.
As a woman of faith, Carmen attended 6:30 AM mass Monday through Friday and 4:30 PM mass Saturdays. She took Sundays off. Carmen was a gardener extraordinaire and a great lover of animals. Many a wonderful party was held amidst her beautiful flowers and delicious meals were prepared from her fruits and vegetables. Not to mention the giant pumpkins she grew for Halloween! She shared everything she grew and could often be found walking her dogs and stopping to chat with her neighbors about family, animals, gardens and life. She blessed all who came into her life with love and friendship and will be greatly missed by many, including the dogs, cats, birds and squirrels that called her garden home.
A rosary will be held Tuesday, November 25th at 7:30 PM at Lima Family Mortuary, 710 Willow St, San Jose, CA 95125 (408) 295-5160, and a memorial service will be held Friday November 28th at 11 AM at Saint Christopher Church, 1576 Curtner Ave, San Jose, CA 95125, (408) 269-2226. The family asks that those attending the memorial please wear bright, happy colors. That is what Carmen would have wanted.
Source: Lima Family Erickson Memorial Chapel
Beloved mother to David (Kathleen), Bob, Michelle (John), Paul (June 20, 1963 – April 1 [sic], 2012) and Jennifer (Peter), and doting grandmother to Johnny and Davy Jordan; Claire, Daniel and Joseph Hansen; Sofia and Jordan Wall; and Emily and Mathew Gutierrez. She was also dearly loved by her many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
She was born in El Paso, Texas and migrated with the field work to California, where her family settled in Morgan Hill. Being a musician herself, Carmen's mother was happy for her to take piano lessons but didn't understand why she wanted to go to high school, let alone nurses training in San Jose. Carmen fought for her early education and later, as an experienced RN, she went to night school at San Jose State to earn her Bachelors of Science in Nursing and RN 4 status.
Carmen was an oncology nurse for several decades at O'Connor Hospital where she cared for the sick and the dying, and comforted their families. While there, she took care of some of the first AIDS patients and took pride in the fact that she could start an IV without causing any discomfort. Her neighbors brought Carmen their kids for the tending of scraped knees, runny noses, fevers and broken bones. She was also famous in the neighborhood for her annual New Year's tamale parties; Carmen's two daughters now carry on this tradition. Her door was always open to anyone who needed a place to go for the holidays or just wanted to check in to see her beautiful smile and receive a warm hug.
Carmen's mother was a seamstress and taught her everything she knew. Her gifts were always handmade. When other parents saw the wonderful dolls, stuffed animals, blankets and clothes Carmen made for her own children, they would ask if they could pay her to make something for their child. She would say no, but that Christmas or Hanukkah, she would give the child whatever the parent had asked for. Her Raggedy Ann dolls were hand stitched with a heart that said "I love you" and then the child's name.
As a woman of faith, Carmen attended 6:30 AM mass Monday through Friday and 4:30 PM mass Saturdays. She took Sundays off. Carmen was a gardener extraordinaire and a great lover of animals. Many a wonderful party was held amidst her beautiful flowers and delicious meals were prepared from her fruits and vegetables. Not to mention the giant pumpkins she grew for Halloween! She shared everything she grew and could often be found walking her dogs and stopping to chat with her neighbors about family, animals, gardens and life. She blessed all who came into her life with love and friendship and will be greatly missed by many, including the dogs, cats, birds and squirrels that called her garden home.
A rosary will be held Tuesday, November 25th at 7:30 PM at Lima Family Mortuary, 710 Willow St, San Jose, CA 95125 (408) 295-5160, and a memorial service will be held Friday November 28th at 11 AM at Saint Christopher Church, 1576 Curtner Ave, San Jose, CA 95125, (408) 269-2226. The family asks that those attending the memorial please wear bright, happy colors. That is what Carmen would have wanted.
Source: Lima Family Erickson Memorial Chapel
Carmen Gutierrez Jordan, resident of Willow Glen, December 22, 1932 – November 16, 2014, returned to God peacefully at home with family and loved ones at her side.
Beloved mother to David (Kathleen), Bob, Michelle (John), Paul (June 20, 1963 – April 1 [sic], 2012) and Jennifer (Peter), and doting grandmother to Johnny and Davy Jordan; Claire, Daniel and Joseph Hansen; Sofia and Jordan Wall; and Emily and Mathew Gutierrez. She was also dearly loved by her many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
She was born in El Paso, Texas and migrated with the field work to California, where her family settled in Morgan Hill. Being a musician herself, Carmen's mother was happy for her to take piano lessons but didn't understand why she wanted to go to high school, let alone nurses training in San Jose. Carmen fought for her early education and later, as an experienced RN, she went to night school at San Jose State to earn her Bachelors of Science in Nursing and RN 4 status.
Carmen was an oncology nurse for several decades at O'Connor Hospital where she cared for the sick and the dying, and comforted their families. While there, she took care of some of the first AIDS patients and took pride in the fact that she could start an IV without causing any discomfort. Her neighbors brought Carmen their kids for the tending of scraped knees, runny noses, fevers and broken bones. She was also famous in the neighborhood for her annual New Year's tamale parties; Carmen's two daughters now carry on this tradition. Her door was always open to anyone who needed a place to go for the holidays or just wanted to check in to see her beautiful smile and receive a warm hug.
Carmen's mother was a seamstress and taught her everything she knew. Her gifts were always handmade. When other parents saw the wonderful dolls, stuffed animals, blankets and clothes Carmen made for her own children, they would ask if they could pay her to make something for their child. She would say no, but that Christmas or Hanukkah, she would give the child whatever the parent had asked for. Her Raggedy Ann dolls were hand stitched with a heart that said "I love you" and then the child's name.
As a woman of faith, Carmen attended 6:30 AM mass Monday through Friday and 4:30 PM mass Saturdays. She took Sundays off. Carmen was a gardener extraordinaire and a great lover of animals. Many a wonderful party was held amidst her beautiful flowers and delicious meals were prepared from her fruits and vegetables. Not to mention the giant pumpkins she grew for Halloween! She shared everything she grew and could often be found walking her dogs and stopping to chat with her neighbors about family, animals, gardens and life. She blessed all who came into her life with love and friendship and will be greatly missed by many, including the dogs, cats, birds and squirrels that called her garden home.
A rosary will be held Tuesday, November 25th at 7:30 PM at Lima Family Mortuary, 710 Willow St, San Jose, CA 95125 (408) 295-5160, and a memorial service will be held Friday November 28th at 11 AM at Saint Christopher Church, 1576 Curtner Ave, San Jose, CA 95125, (408) 269-2226. The family asks that those attending the memorial please wear bright, happy colors. That is what Carmen would have wanted.
Source: Lima Family Erickson Memorial Chapel
Beloved mother to David (Kathleen), Bob, Michelle (John), Paul (June 20, 1963 – April 1 [sic], 2012) and Jennifer (Peter), and doting grandmother to Johnny and Davy Jordan; Claire, Daniel and Joseph Hansen; Sofia and Jordan Wall; and Emily and Mathew Gutierrez. She was also dearly loved by her many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
She was born in El Paso, Texas and migrated with the field work to California, where her family settled in Morgan Hill. Being a musician herself, Carmen's mother was happy for her to take piano lessons but didn't understand why she wanted to go to high school, let alone nurses training in San Jose. Carmen fought for her early education and later, as an experienced RN, she went to night school at San Jose State to earn her Bachelors of Science in Nursing and RN 4 status.
Carmen was an oncology nurse for several decades at O'Connor Hospital where she cared for the sick and the dying, and comforted their families. While there, she took care of some of the first AIDS patients and took pride in the fact that she could start an IV without causing any discomfort. Her neighbors brought Carmen their kids for the tending of scraped knees, runny noses, fevers and broken bones. She was also famous in the neighborhood for her annual New Year's tamale parties; Carmen's two daughters now carry on this tradition. Her door was always open to anyone who needed a place to go for the holidays or just wanted to check in to see her beautiful smile and receive a warm hug.
Carmen's mother was a seamstress and taught her everything she knew. Her gifts were always handmade. When other parents saw the wonderful dolls, stuffed animals, blankets and clothes Carmen made for her own children, they would ask if they could pay her to make something for their child. She would say no, but that Christmas or Hanukkah, she would give the child whatever the parent had asked for. Her Raggedy Ann dolls were hand stitched with a heart that said "I love you" and then the child's name.
As a woman of faith, Carmen attended 6:30 AM mass Monday through Friday and 4:30 PM mass Saturdays. She took Sundays off. Carmen was a gardener extraordinaire and a great lover of animals. Many a wonderful party was held amidst her beautiful flowers and delicious meals were prepared from her fruits and vegetables. Not to mention the giant pumpkins she grew for Halloween! She shared everything she grew and could often be found walking her dogs and stopping to chat with her neighbors about family, animals, gardens and life. She blessed all who came into her life with love and friendship and will be greatly missed by many, including the dogs, cats, birds and squirrels that called her garden home.
A rosary will be held Tuesday, November 25th at 7:30 PM at Lima Family Mortuary, 710 Willow St, San Jose, CA 95125 (408) 295-5160, and a memorial service will be held Friday November 28th at 11 AM at Saint Christopher Church, 1576 Curtner Ave, San Jose, CA 95125, (408) 269-2226. The family asks that those attending the memorial please wear bright, happy colors. That is what Carmen would have wanted.
Source: Lima Family Erickson Memorial Chapel
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