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LUCY OLMOS GUTIERREZ January 19, 1966 to January 24, 2026 Fresno, California Lucy Olmos Gutierrez, age 60, of Fresno, California, passed away on January 24, 2026, after a courageous and long-fought battle with a rare autoimmune disorder. For Lucy, her family was her world. She was loving, compassionate, and always placed the needs of others before her own. She was selfless and pure of heart. She possessed both a natural eye for beauty and a creative spirit. She loved fine art and found joy in admiring the works of such painters as William-Adolphe Bouguereau and Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema. The folk songs of John Denver and Glen Campbell made her both smile and cry. She collected religious antique treasures that were reminiscent of old-world churches. Stepping into her home brought you comforting peace. Lucy found joy in the simple things in life. She found serenity in nature and enjoyed floral gardens and sitting on isolated beaches with her husband, listening to the crashing of ocean waves at sunset. She was proud of her son and loved being a mother. They would spend hours just talking about life and enjoying each other’s company. She treated her nieces and nephews like her own children and held a cherished place for them in her heart. She enjoyed watching classic black and white movies. She was intrigued with Victorian era stories, classic literature, and vintage postcards, which were echoes of yesteryear. When she was diagnosed in 2013 with a rare autoimmune disease, her life expectancy was only five more years. But instead of losing hope, she fought with strength and courage through times of wellness and relapse. She was disciplined and wholeheartedly listened to the advice of her medical team. This dedication to health helped her live a total of thirteen more years since diagnosis. When she was hospitalized for the last time, her fighting spirit and steadfast determination were evident to all involved with her care. When she succumbed to the disease, she was surrounded by her loving family, and she died with grace and dignity. Lucy is survived by her beloved son, David Joshua Malagon; her husband, Ernest Malagon; her parents, David Gutierrez and Virginia Linda Gutierrez; her siblings; and everyone in her extended family, including her mother and father in law, sisters in law, and brothers in law. Dearest Lucy, we miss you. We will always love and remember you. Thank you for loving us. Rest in peace.

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Lucy Olmos Gutierrez

January 19, 1966 - January 24, 2026