Our beloved mother, Mary Mireles Gonzales, passed into eternal rest on August 4, 2020 at the age of 88 years old. She was born on August 3, 1932 in Victoria, Texas to parents Petra and Lorenzo Mireles. Mary eloped and married her long-time friend and love, Raymond Eugene Gonzales, Sr. on October 23, 1950. They had nine children, six boys and three girls. Now she is reunited with her beloved husband Raymond, Sr., son Lawrence and daughter Irene Gonzales.
Mary touched the lives of many people while she was here with us. Mary was a very loving person and especially loved being with family, it always put a smile on her face. She loved taking care of her grandchildren. Mary had a heart of gold, there was nothing she and Dad would do for us children. She would always remember everyone's birthdays, even during Christmas, everyone received a present. Her love covered the family with love and kindness, and she and dad passed that "gift of love and respect" for one another to us. Even though Mom and Dad are not here with us any longer, they did leave their inspiration of love for family.
Mary worked two jobs, one in housekeeping at a hospital and then with her husband at night, cleaning a bank. They both worked so hard for their family.
Left to cherish her memory are children: Raymond E. Gonzales, Jr., Gloria Martinez, Lupe and Roberta Gonzales, Daniel and Sylvia Gonzales, David and Grace Gonzales, Alfred and Kathy Gonzales, Monical and Jerry Juarez; grandchildren: Erica and Phillp Castillo, Angelina and Stephen Abila, Raymond III and Chrissy Gonzales, Jessica and Erick Ramirez, Micheal and Amanda Gonzales, Lawrence and Virginia Elizondo, Marcus Elizondo, Joe and Emily Elizondo, Amber and Brady Harry, Ashley and Kevin Phillips, Daniel Gonzales, Jr., Olivia Gonzales, David and Alexandria Gonzales, Chelsea and Kulan Misa, Adrian Gonzales, Christina and Enrique Perez, Desiree and James Ruiz, Jerry and Beatriz Juarez, Jr; and 33 great-grandchildren.
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