We gather here today to honor and celebrate the life and nursing career of Lucy Gutierrez, LVN - a nurse, a daughter, a sister, a coworker, and a friend. Lucy was a proud graduate of Concord College, earning her LVN in 2023. From the moment she stepped into the world of nursing, she brought with her a heart full of compassion, a joyful spirit, and a deep desire to help others. She began her career at the Kaiser Flu Clinic, and in a short time, her dedication and warmth led her to a role in Pediatrics at Kaiser Pediatric and Pediatric Subspecialty at Tustin Ranch. There, she also cross-trained in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Rheumatology, expanding her skills to care for patients and becoming a cherished member of her team. Though early in her career, Lucy made a lasting mark.
She was known for her joyful spirit, her quiet humor, and her ability to make children feel comfortable and safe. One of her special gifts was drawing cartoon characters on exam table covers— turning what could be a stressful visit into a happy memory for her young patients. Her coworkers admired her eagerness to help in every way possible—from restocking exam rooms to assisting with scheduling. Lucy carried herself with professionalism, loyalty, and kindness, and she was loved deeply by both her colleagues and her patients.
Lucy found joy in the small things that made life meaningful: sharing laughter, spending time with her family and her boyfriend Chris. She loved coffee, anime, and the color blue. She brought light and cheer wherever she went, whether at work or at home. She even joined in office celebrations and dressed up as a minion for Halloween 2024, reminding everyone that joy and togetherness were as important in healing as medicine itself.
Lucy was proud of her achievements, especially graduating from nursing school, and she was actively working toward her BSN, a goal she was determined to reach. Her passion for nursing inspired her younger sister to follow in her footsteps and encouraged coworkers to grow and carry forward the values she lived by.