She was born in National City, California on July 21, 1926, to the late Martin Gonzales and Guadalupe Garcia.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert M. Sysel Sr.; and siblings, Richard Gonzales, Thomas Gonzales, Eloise Osuna, Anita Hernandez, Angelita Blaisdell, Herlinda Ramirez, and Margarita San Miguel.
Left to cherish the memory of Feliciana are her children, Mary Alyce Hentges, Guadalupe Prewitt, Kathryn Anne Walkenhorst, and Robert M. Sysel Jr.; grandchildren, Annette, Vincent, Heather, Richard, JR, and William, many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, extended family, and friends.
She will return home to be scattered at sea.