Lillian - Age 56 - Española - Gonzales

LILLIAN S. GONZALES, 56, a resident of Española, passed away with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, September 17, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nelson and Eudalia "Lala" Gonzales; grandparents, Aaron and Angelina Gonzales and Jose and Rosa Martinez; brothers and sisters, Donald Gonzales, Phillip Gonzales and Gene Gonzales; Karen Martinez and Betty Gonzales; God-son, Leon Gonzales; nephew, Dion Gonzales and niece, Shaylene Romero. Ms. Gonzales is survived by her daughter, Jessica Sena and husband Phillip; grandchildren, Rayna, Marcos, Phillip and Candace of Santa Fe; son, Nelson Romero and wife Lori; grandchildren, Jazmine and Zachary of Española; step-father, Horace Montoya; sisters, Judy Romero and husband Frankie of Cordova and Angie Trujillo and husband Charlie of Chimayo; brothers, Manuel Gonzales and wife Margret of Chimayo and Anthony Gonzales of Española and many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Cremation has taken place. Public visitation will begin on Sunday, September 21, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel of DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory with a memorial service to follow at 7:00 p.m. Memorial mass will be celebrated on Monday, September 22, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Española. Burial will be held at a later date. Serving the family as honorary pallbearers will be her loving grandchildren and great-niece, Aliyah Martinez. The family of Lillian S. Gonzales has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley.

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