Jennie Gonzales

Jennie M. Gonzales, 89, a resident of Espanola, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2015 following a brief illness. Jennie was born August 27, 1925 in Vallecitos. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert A. Gonzales; parents, Jose Melisendro Maestas & Simodosea Jaramillo Maestas; brothers, Tony & Elijo Maestas, and sister, Noel Siaz. Jennie worked with her husband Bob as owners of R.A. Gonzales Real Estate for almost 50 years in Los Angeles & lived the California dream. Then they moved back to New Mexico to retire and be close to family. Her family has fond memories of her and her devotion to her family & community. Jennie was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and was an active member of the Relief Society in the Española Ward. Jennie was always with her son Chuck at his General Store and she loved talking and visiting with all the customers. She is survived by her beloved children, Charles M. Gonzales and wife Lynn; daughter, Roberta Renee Gonzales; grandchildren, Michael Robert Gonzales, Joseph Anthony Gonzales, Jennifer Alexsandria Gonzales, & Janae Noel Martinez; brother, Mel Maestas & wife Lou of Whittier CA; sisters, Katie Kirkwood and husband Kirk of Española, Lorraine Wride and husband Lynn of Payson UT; and numerous nephews, nieces & cousins . Funeral services for Jennie will start on Friday, February 20, 2015 at 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on the corner of Fairview Ln. and McCurdy Road. Burial to follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe where she will be laid to rest with her husband of 52 years. Serving as pallbearers, Michael R. Gonzales, Joseph A. Gonzales, Russ Goshorn, Kirk Kirkwood, Mario Lopez and Jimmy Espinosa. The family of Jennie M. Gonzales has entrusted the care of their loved one to the DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley.

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