Rebecca Frances Gonzales

Our little angel, Rebecca Frances Gonzales, born on July 16, 1960 went home to be with our heavenly father on Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at the age of 54. She is preceded in death by her brother Carlos Manuel Gonzales. She is survived by her proud and loving parents, Benino H. and Hilaria Gonzales, her loving siblings, Jose Richard Gonzales; Herlinda Martinez (Edward); Julian Gonzales (Chuck); Benino Gonzales Jr. (Rose); Susie Chavarria; Christine Maldonado (Xavier); Catherine Gonzales (Henry); Sandra Gonzales and Virginia Gonzales. She is also survived by 24 nieces and nephews, 26 great nieces and nephews, 2 great great nephews, 5 aunts, 4 uncles and numerous cousins.

Rebecca was a resident of the San Antonio State School for 35 years. While living there she was cared for by a very loving, caring and compassionate staff. The family is very grateful and thankful to the staff for the gentle, kind and loving care they provided Rebecca. During her years there Rebecca participated in activities and therapy that were an important part of her treatment. In 2013, Rebecca was voted Fiesta Queen at the school where she participated in the school’s annual fiesta parade and rode atop a beautifully decorated float alongside the Fiesta King. Prior to her illness when she was just 4 1/2 years old, Rebecca was a very bright and happy child. She loved music, dancing, learning her ABC’s, 123’s and playing loteria with her granny. She also loved spending time outdoors playing with her siblings and the neighborhood children. She was also a devoted animal lover. She had several pets that she loved and cared for.

While under the care of Compassus Hospice, Rebecca received excellent care form Dr. Charles Cervantes, Dora Gutierrez, RN, Julie Gillen, Social Worker and Chaplin Analisa Garces. The family also wishes to thank the nursing staff @ the Nix Hospital, especially Rosemary Moore, RN, Annette Frias, RN, Desirea Gonzales, RN and Marla Parchman, RN for the care they provided Rebecca. Thanks also to Timothy with valet parking for his kind words of comfort. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the San Antonio State School, 6711 S. New Braunfels Avenue, San Antonio, TX, 78223. Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 17, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. with a rosary to be recited at 7:00 pm at Funeraria Del Angel Trevino Funeral Home, 226 Cupples Road, San Antonio, TX 78237. A memorial mass will be held at 10:00 am at St. Stephens Catholic Church @ 2127 S. Zarzamora Street on Monday, August 18, 2014. Interment to follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Funeraria Del Angel Trevino Funeral Home, San Antonio, TX.