On the morning of August 15th, 2025, Lorraine Gutierrez-Sugg, 67, passed away in Longmont, Colorado, surrounded by her loving family. Lorraine was born on October 13,1957 during a blizzard in Longmont, Colorado to Anita (Cordova) and John (Gilbert) Gutierrez.
She earned a BA in English from Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO. Lorraine served as a paralegal for more than three decades at prominent law firms retiring in 2024. She researched her family genealogy extensively during retirement.
Lorraine was actively engaged with St. Ambrose Church, contributing to the altar guild, various church events, and the gardening club, as well as participating in a vibrant book group known for its travel-inspired themes, murder mysteries, dinners, and creative discussions.
Lorraine found joy in long walks accompanied by audiobooks, hikes surrounded by the beauty of nature and blooming flowers, and quiet moments of meditation and journaling. She also had a fondness for horror movies. She loved music, especially live concerts—and had a flair for home décor. She enjoyed cooking, particularly baking, and according to some, was best known for her chocolate chip cookies. She traveled the world with family and friends whenever the opportunity presented itself.
Lorraine is survived by her children, Weston Lee Sugg, and Brandon Ross Sugg; her family includes older brother James, younger sisters Betty, Sandra, and Angie; and several nephews, nieces, cousins, and brothers- and sisters-in-law. Lorraine is preceded in death by her husband, Craig Ross Sugg, and her father, John (Gilbert) Gutierrez.
A private celebration of life is being held for Lorraine at Chautauqua Park.
Thank you to UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital staff and especially ICU nurse Yunju.
Please consider donating to the American Lung Association.
The pictures are beautiful and bring back so many beautiful memories of Lorraine and our teen years. She loved her family first above everything else. I will miss and love her forever ❤️
My Aunt Lorraine was an authentic, caring, and dedicated person. She embodied her values, and acted with integrity. Her commitment to her husband, sons, family, and community cannot be overstated. She will serve as an inspiration to me for the rest of my life.
Thank you for being my Aunt, I love you and miss you Lorraine.
You will be missed! Love you cousin. Thanks for the Spain money and thanks for loving my Pops your Uncle Alvin.
Dear sweet Lorraine. I got lucky to work alongside her in a law office for some years, and beheld her wonderful way with people who were in the state of hurt you need to reach when you’ve gotten to an attorney’s office. She was always so kind and patient and helpful to those stressed people, and shepherded them through very difficult times in their lives. I feel for the family she loved so well – her sons were her special persons, her sisters were her sweetest friends. Her Mom was the heart of her family. I don’t think I’m going to stop missing her presence for a very long time. Sleep tight, Lorraine! Xoxo
Lorraine, I am so sad that you have left us. Your sweet disposition was a joy to experience and I am so happy that I had the opportunity to know you. I will never forget you.
Although my time with Craig and Lorraine was brief from 81 to 85, we had alot of good times. For me good memories. I am saddened to hear both Your parents passed so young. I think of them both often. God bless them both.
Your quiet spirit will live on with the lives you have touched. I miss you, your friend