This acrostic poem says it all:
Amazing
Beautiful & bilingual
Caring
Daughter of Josepa & Anatalio Gonzales
Eight children she raised
Fabulous tortilla, enchilada & tamale maker
Gave all to her children
Harry, Jack, Jesse, Leo, Ruben, Eva, Judy, & Nathan
Including their spouses
Just a teenage when she met Dad
Katie, Hilda, Manuel, Paul, Thomas & Billy - her siblings
Loved her coffee
Memorable moments with grandkids and great grandkids
Ninety-one years old and never complained
Occasionally wore makeup
Pretty enough without it
Queen of our hearts
Resilient
Strict when she felt it was needed
Taught us to be self-reliant
Understanding when we were hurting
Very devoted mother and Wife for 73 years
Xcited for our accomplishments
Young looking at any age
Zenith of our lives