Maria Esther Gonzalez, age71, a resident of Hemet , California for 24 years, passed away on Sunday,August 15, 2010 at her residence. She worked as a nurse’s aide for 10 years. Sheenjoyed gardening, cooking and knitting. Maria is survived by herten children, Francisco, Maria, Gerardo, Martin, Rosa, Carlos, Abel, Belen,Efrain and Blanca; three sisters, Josefina, Esperanza and Dolores; 48grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren. A viewing will take place onThursday, August 19, 2010 at McWane Family Funeral Home from 4p.m. to 8p.m. Achapel service will be held on Friday August 20, 2010 at 10a.m. followed by agraveside service at San Jacinto Valley Cemetery at 11a.m. Entrusted to the care ofMcWane Family Funeral Home.