Shirley Ann Medina's Obituary
Our loving Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, Shirley Ann Medina Lobato (Tia) 78 passed away Oct 12, 2024, at the University of Utah hospital surrounded by family. Complications due to Organ failure. Shirley was born August 21, 1946, at Cottonwood Hospital in Murray, Utah. To Eddie Archuleta and Arthur Lobato. Married Joe A. Gutierrez for 33 years, later divorced. Currently married to Tom Medina. Preceded in death: Father Arthur Lobato, Mother Eddie Lobato, Sister Ruby, Brother Raymond, Ex-husband Joe A and Son Michael (Mickey) and Grandson Joshua Santistevan.
Shirley loved camping, traveling, Wendover and Mexican dances. She also loved being around the family and cooking for them. She was an excellent cook and made the best Milk Macaroni’s. Shirley loved visiting with Aunts, Uncles, and cousins. Shirley had a lot of friends that she visited often. Shirley was born in Murray Utah and lived in Turley New Mexico for a time during her childhood. Shirley had numerous jobs during her lifetime and retired from the VA Hospital in Salt Lake City.
Shirley is survived by Husband Tom Medina, Daughter’s Julie (John) Santistevan, Kelly Gutierrez, Juanita Gutierrez. Grandchildren Ashley, John Jr (Liz), Daniel, Ruby, Andy, Michael (Reggie), Jessica, Angelo, Thomas, Andrea, Sammy and Tyler. Great Grandchildren Ysidro (Yzzy) Yzabell (Bellz), Jeorge (JoJo), Kai and Eric. She adored and loved all her grandchildren and Great grandchildren. Siblings Henry Lobato, Viola (Doug) Cameron, Dora (Joel) Meza, Francis Lobato, Connie Trujillo. Many nieces and nephews. Shirley loved them all. Shirley left a lasting impression on everyone she met. Her pretty blue eyes and beautiful smile along with a Great sense of humor.
A viewing will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2024 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM with a Rosary held at 7:00 PM at Neil O'Donnell Funeral Home, 372 East 100 South Salt Lake City, Utah. Mass will be Celebrated on Friday, October 18, 2024 at 11:00 AM at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 1058 West 400 South Salt Lake City, Utah. A luncheon will follow the Celebratory Funeral Mass.
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