Lina Gonzales, age 90, passed away on June 1st, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. She was born on April 22, 1934 in Lockhart, Texas to Juan Gutierrez & Maria de Jesus Marichalar. Lina was raised in Corpus Christi and Dallas, Texas. She married Jesse Gonzales in 1966 and the couple had two children.
When her own children were young, she was an in home daycare provider to many kids that she loved like her own. She worked tirelessly well into her 70’s.
In her spare time Lina enjoyed reading, watching soccer - specifically the men’s US national team, watching her novelas & crocheting/knitting. When her kids and grandkids were young she was the best & loudest cheerleader at all of their sporting events. She loved cooking & passing on her favorite family recipes, especially her Thanksgiving dressing. Her favorite time spent was making memories with her beloved children and grandsons.
Her family and friends will always remember her as a faithful, kind, loving and supportive friend & family member. She was a devout Catholic & prayer warrior. We have peace in the knowledge that she is now with our Lord and Savior.
She is preceded in death by her husband Jesse Gonzales, son Jason Gonzales, parents Maria de Jesus Marichalar & Juan Gutierrez & sister Rosa Martinez.
She is survived by her children Jonathan (Myra) Gonzales, Veronica (Ryan) Burrous, grandchildren Jonathan Gonzales Jr. & Lucas Gonzales, loving cousins, cherished in-laws, nieces & grand nieces, nephews & grand nephews & her many treasured friends.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to her doctors, nurses & caregivers for their compassionate care & support. We ask for your prayers for our family & for the soul of our dearly departed.
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