Maria Del Jesus R. Gonzalez
Maria Del Jesus R. Gonzalez, 86 of Tipton died on Friday, July 16, 2021 at Ascension St. Vincent Anderson. Maria lived several places during her life including McAllen, Texas and Naples, Florida. She was born on June 27, 1935 in McAllen, Texas to Jose and Gregoria Rodriguez. On February 16, 1952 she married Alvaro Gonzalez. The couple enjoyed 48 years of marriage together while raising a family. Alvaro preceded her in death on December 10, 2000.
Maria was a homemaker and a mother to seven beautiful children. She served as a translator for the Texas Migrant Council in Tipton and volunteered at Second Blessings in Tipton during her free time. She attended St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Tipton.
Maria is survived by her seven children, Alvaro Gonzalez, Jr. of Naples Florida, Toni Davis and husband Jerry of Naples Florida, Diana Moya of Dickinson, Texas, Graciano Gonzalez of Tipton, Mauricio Gonzalez and wife Carol of Tipton, Tina Fields of Jonesboro, Indiana, and A.J. Gonzalez of Florida. She was also blessed with many grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Maria herself came from a large family and was preceded in death by her 15 siblings and a granddaughter, Cruz Moya.
A funeral for Maria will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 21, at Young-Nichols Funeral Home in Tipton. Burial will follow in St. John’s Cemetery in Tipton. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Maria’s funeral will be live streamed and also recorded for watching later on Maria’s obituary page at www.young-nichols.com where condolences may be left for her family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Dementia Society of America, P.O. Box 600, Doylestown, Pennsylvania, 18901.
So very sorry for the families loss. Hugs and Prayers Mo.
Much faith and love to her family. I always felt very welcomed in her home and still have a quilt she made for me for graduation from THS in 1974. I have find memories of cooking with Maria and dancing in their home. She leaves a strong legacy of love.
Sorry for your loss. Prayers are lifted up for healing ❤️🩹 as you all go through your grieving of the loss of your mother grandmother great grandmother God just be with each and everyone give them the strength and the courage that they need to except any challenges! My heart ❤️ aches for all!
I am so sorry for your loss of your mother. Much love and hugs to you all
Dear Diane and the rest of the family. Deep condolences to each of you.
Mauricio, sorry to hear this but your mom will be smiling down on you. Prayers covering you and your family!! When my mom died I felt like an era was gone.