Elvira Gonzalez

Elvira Gonzalez was born on September 16, 1949 in Donna, Texas to Brigido and Felicitas Escanuela. She was a devoted wife, mother,grandmother, and great-grandmother. She passed away surrounded by her loving family on February 19, 2026.

Elvira is survived by her husband, Fortunato Gonzalez Sr.; her children, Rosemary Ceja, Jerry Gonzalez, Fortunato Gonzalez Jr., Steven Gonzalez, Leticia Rodriguez, and Marcus Gonzalez; her brothers, Augustine Escanuela, Ricardo Escanuela, and Efrain Escanuela; and her sisters, Alicia Arellano, Mary Esther Vera, and Angela Escanuela. She also leaves behind 18 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Elvira was preceded in death by her father, Brigido Escanuela; her mother, Felicitas Escanuela; her brothers, Anastacio Lopez, Alvaro Escanuela, and Alejandro Escanuela; her sisters, Martha Hernandez and Ana Louisa Gutierrez; and her son, Johnny Gonzalez.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2026 from 5:00-6:00pm at the Calaveras Chapel 1605 L. Street, Fresno, CA 93721. A Rosary will follow at 6:00 pm.

Mass will be held on Friday, March 13, 2026 at 10:00 am at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church 351 E. Kearney Blvd, Fresno, CA 93706.

Interment will follow at St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery 264 N. Blythe Ave, Fresno, CA 93706.