Mary G. Gonzales, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great great grandmother and friend passed away peacefully at home on Thursday September 30, 2010 at the age of 88. She was surrounded by her loving family.
She is survived by her 14 children, Connie Wagner, Joe Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzales, Hope Miller, Vicky Dorsey, Angie Cantu, David Gonzales, Alex Gonzales, Jack Gonzales, Tom Gonzales, Maria Walczak, Johnny Aragon, Marty (Martha) Aragon, and Robert Aragon.
She is also survived by 53 Grandchildren and 52 Great Grandchildren and 5 Great Great Grandchildren.
She was known as "Ma" to many and loved to make people smile. One of her favorite quotes was "Smile and the world will smile back at you". She loved being surrounded by her family and having family celebrations. She had a great love of life and a sense of adventure. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, cooking and reading the daily comics.
She will be truly missed by all who knew her.
Celebration of her life to be held following Saturday services at Downey Park in Modesto, CA.