Mary M. Gonzales, 93, of Santa Fe, NM, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2024. She was born on July 3, 1930, to Juan Jose and Andelesia Medrano. She was a devout Catholic who exemplified the values of compassion, and love.
Mary was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, a Word Search puzzle enthusiast, and one of the craftiest persons around. She lovingly created afghans for her family and friends. Each one a reminder of her affection and care, wrapping her loved ones in her embrace even when she couldn't be physically present.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and son David and Douglas Gonzales, brother Joe Medrano, sister Jane Vigil, and other family members.
She is survived by her loving children, son Louis Gonzales (Dolores), daughter Mercy Clay (Martin), son Mark Gonzales (Margaret), sister Irene Lucero, brothers Tom Medrano (Teresa) and Val Medrano (Celia), in-laws Manual and Mae Gonzales and Bobby Vigil. Also surviving her are her adoring grandchildren Anthony Gonzales, Andrea Vargas (Estevan), Annissa Ortiz (Nathan), Chris Clay, Nick Gonzales (Karla), Louis Gonzales (Daisy), Myranda Sanchez (Jeff), Issac Gonzales, and Eli Gonzales, her 10 great-grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends. Their love and support brought solace and strength to Mary throughout her life.
Services for Mary will be held at Santa Maria de la Paz Catholic Church on Friday, February 9, 2024, with a rosary at 9:30 AM, a funeral mass at 10:00 AM, and a burial at the National Cemetery at 12:30 PM. A reception to celebrate Mary will follow the burial at Santa Maria Social Center.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to their favorite local charity (Food pantry, animal shelter, Coats for Kids, etc.)
Mary will be remembered for her unwavering faith, her courageous spirit, and her commitment to the love of her family. Let her life serve as a symbol of kindness, humility, and gratitude for all creation. As we mourn, let us honor the everlasting mark she made on our lives and the legacy of love she leaves us with.
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| Name | Mary M. Gonzales |
| Date of Birth | July 3rd, 1930 |
| Date of Death | January 4th, 2024 |
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| Funeral Home | Rivera Family Funeral Home - Santa Fe | |
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417 Rodeo Road Santa Fe NM 87505 United States |
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I had the pleasure of working with Mary at Don Jose Restaurant (that was fun) and then at the St Vincent Hospital as well as knowing her personally. She was so sweet, kind and the love she shared touched us in a way that will never be forgotten. Thank you Mary for the memories.
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MERCEDES I AM SO SORRY FOR YOR LOSE I KNOW HOW MUCH MOMS MEAN TO US LOVE YOU MERCEDES
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Aunt Mary was a dedicated servant of the Lord, and his mother Mary. She wanted God's Will, and she looked forward to joining the Lord. She was a lovely example. I loved studying with her. Her family took wonderful care of her and she loved and appreciated them so much.
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My beautiful mom. I’m going to miss you so much. Thank you for allowing me to spend these last few months with you!
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Mercy and family; My deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved Mother. May Mary Rest in Peace. Very special lady!
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Mercy and family, may your beautiful Mama be at peace up in heaven, now reunited with your sweet Dad. Mary was such a fun, spunky lady, I have fond memories of the few times mom and I stayed with you all. Mom and Mary would talk up a storm and laugh so much. God Bless ❤️
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Mary what a bueatiful life. It was always a pleasure to see you and visit. Your legacy will live on forever in your family. God keep you and shine his perpetual light on you. Condolences to the family of Mary.
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I have precious early life memories of my dear Auntie Mary. I sensed her presence as a prevalent sense of loving caring, direction and guidance. Every Saturday, she would have all us young cousins (meaning her children and us whi may be present, all gathered routinely on Closson Street at my beautiful grandmother's store), march ourselves down to Our Lady of Guadalupe church, to make confession. Aunt Mary also babysat for me when I was very young, and it was at her home in Dale Bellama that I learned of the assassination of the beloved President John F. Kennedy Jr. I cherished her pet name for me when I was young and small. She called me her " linda." How special is that! I still to this day cherish my experience of my early life and childhood with her glowing in my experience. She adored her mother-in-law, my beautiful Grandma Nancy who she called "Mommy." She was married to my Uncle Dave whom I consider a giant of a man of honorable character, an invisible unsung hero of a person. I had the pleasure of spending some cherished time with her when she was last being cared for at my cousin Fito and his beautiful wife Dolores's house. She was so sharp and alert, and this was something I was so grateful for. We Gonzaleses were once a very unified familia when our cherished Grandmother Nazarena was alive and running her grocery store. We were together so much that in 2nd grade when we were asked to fill out how many children were in my family, I listed all my cousins. My teacher was shocked and I happily explained that some were my cousins. Her response was that they were not my family, and I was shocked at her confusion. My Auntie was so very much to me. I have carried her deep in my bossom all the days of my life. Time passes, and eternity has taken some of my cherished familia beyond the veil. Most of our elders have passed, and we still had our Auntie Mary, Uncle Bonz & Auntie Mae. These beacons of solid love and wisdom. These last who were standing. But now Our Good Lord has taken my beloved Auntie Mary, giving me another angel in heaven. A light of my life, is now a light in the heavens. But I will hold her deeply in my heart all the days of my life, as long as my memory chooses to last in my brain. Good-bye to my dear lady Auntie.
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To Mercedes and family Our sincere condolences on the loss of your Mother God Bless.Mike and Yvonne Pacheco.
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