Virginia S Gonzales 96 of San Jose CA. journey ended March 1, 2023. Born to Guillermo and Aniceta Santoyo May 24, 1926 in Santa Paula, CA. She had 9 siblings, with 2 remaining, Albert Santoyo and Rufina Thurman.
She had six children and is survived by, four of her children, Manuel V. Gonzales Jr (Antonietta), Jim S. Gonzales, Eliza Rodriguez, Dianna Archibeque (deceased), Maria Ledesma Cruz, (Paul Cruz) Felipe Ledesma (deceased) and foster daughter Diana Balli. She is also survived by 14 Grandchildren and 1 deceased. 18 great grandchildren, and 2 great, great grandchildren.
Virginia worked in various citrus processing factories in Santa Paula. In 1959 the family relocated to San Jose, California. Virginia worked at the Mayfair Packing House in Santa Clara, CA, where she eventually retired from.
Virginia was a homemaker that nurtured and supported her family.
She was a strong, resilient and A courageous woman, who overcame many adversities for her and her family.
She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and loved various musical genres. She especially loved to dance to the Big Bands, as well as Mexican music.
