Maria Elena Gutierrez, 96, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Saturday, March 29th, at Lehigh Valley East Norwegian, Pottsville.

Maria was born in New San Salvador (Santa Tecla), El Salvador on September 20, 1928, a daughter of the late Felicita Gutierrez and Salvador Brizuela.

She was a member of Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish Mahanoy City.

She was a Nurse and loved to run and was very much into swimming and horseback riding, cross stitching and keeping her hands busy making dresses and baking.

She was wife of the late Fernando Duran.

Maria is survived by two daughters, Rita Vasquez, of Ardmore PA; Maria Williams, of Mahanoy City, three sons Roberto Gutierrez, of Calif.; Americo Duran, of El Salvador and César Duran, of Australia; a sister, Carmen Gutierrez, of Costa Rica.

She is also survived by 11 Grandchildren, 13 Great Grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by Brothers Raul, Carlos, Ernesto, Mario, and Sisters Dolores Gutierrez, Lyla Miller.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Mahanoy City, PA, at 11 AM on Saturday, April 5th, with Rev. Kevin P. Gallagher officiating.

Friends and family may call Saturday 9 to 11 AM at Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish.

Interment will be private at convenience of the Family.