Mary was a strong-willed, self-reliant woman, if something needed to get done, she made it happen. She came from a large family and her extended family even larger. A devout Catholic, she constantly reached for her tattered prayer book to say the rosary, novenas and pray for her family every night. She raised her 6 children but due to unforeseen circumstances raised 10 additional nieces and nephews at different times in her life. At times it was crowded in a 2 bedroom house with 11 children and teens weaving in and out, but she made do. Years later she bought a larger home, and welcomed in 3 more great nephews to look after for a short period of time.
Mom, Gma Mary and Aunt Mary to even more always had her door open to those needing a place to stay. But they had rules to follow, always. She was a strict stern mother to all of the kids she raised. She was always concerned with the wellbeing of her grandchildren and was eager to see the new little ones that were born.
She loved her plants and gardening. Gma Mary had many funny stories to tell & share with the family and she had the most hilarious phrases. But you had to be there to get the context. She leaves behind her last sister Margarita Borquez aka Aunt Margie to continue their stories.
A visitation for Mary will be held Wednesday, October 19, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Calaveras Chapel, 1605 L street, Fresno, CA 93721. A rosary service will occur Wednesday, October 19, 2022 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, 1605 L street, Fresno, CA 93721. A funeral service will occur Thursday, October 20, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, St. John's Cathedral 2814 Mariposa St Fresno Ca 93721. A committal service will occur Thursday, October 20, 2022 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at St Peters Cemetery, 264 N Blyth Ave, Fresno, CA 93706. Luncheon to follow from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at Diana's Court, 5351 N. Diana St. Fresno, CA 93710
Serving as pallbearers are Adrian Galarza, Alex Galarza, Chris Galarza, Joaquin Galarza, Gary Gonzalez Jr., Joe Gonzalez Jr., Andy Martinez, Donavan Martinez, Max Mendez, Isiah Sisneros, Gregory Zubia, Joe Gonzalez, Jack Gonzalez, Gary Gonzalez, Johnny Galvan , Vanessa Gonzalez and Nathan Gonzalez.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.palmlapazfresno.com for the Gonzalez family.
