

Esther Gonzales Pando, passed away to be with the Lord on January 22, 2019, at the age of 92 at her home in Hemet, California. Esther was born on March 17, 1926 in Chino, California, to her late father and mother Rafael and Juana Gonzales.
Esther was married to Florencio Pando for 58 years. She was a strong woman who was loving, giving, friendly, independent, hardworking, and always there for her children and grandchildren. Esther was also an excellent cook and baker she was well known for her homemade beans, hot Chile and red enchiladas that she would make for her children on their birthdays. She loved chile rellenos, Del Taco French fries and the casino.
Esther was preceded in death by her husband Florencio, her three sons Johnny, Albert and Butch. Three brothers Ted, Ralph and Ruben Gonzales and one sister Mary Gonzales Reyes. She is survived by her remaining children, Angie Ramirez, Eddie Valencia, Frances Olguin, Ismael Pando, Raymond Pando, Marcela Pando and Little Esther Pando, 25 grandchildren, 64 great-grandchildren, 55 great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Esther was a beautiful woman inside and out who loved her entire family. She will be missed by all who knew her.
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