Yolanda M. Gonzalez

Yolanda “Jodie” M. Gonzalez, 66, of Port Lavaca passed away March 24, 2020. She was born May 29, 1953 in Port Lavaca to Cristobal R. and Geneve Morales. She was a wonderful caregiver to her elderly parents during their time of need. Jodie loved to crochet and was a member of the Knotty Crochet Group in Port Lavaca. She was also a member of a local photo club and enjoyed spending time taking pictures. Genealogy was a passion of Jodie’s, she enjoyed cooking, conversations with company, was great at making jewelry, and could remember everyone’s birthday.

She is survived by her loving husband, Robert Gonzalez of Port Lavaca; mother-in-law, Cecilia Gonzalez of Point Comfort; daughter and son-in-law, Kathrene and J.D. Garcia of Victoria; son, Robert “Robbie” Gonzalez of Victoria; grandchildren, Zackary Garcia, Jada Garcia, Ruben Garcia, and T.J. Garcia (Natalie); great-grandchild, Zoey Garcia; sisters-in-law, Heidi Gutierrez (Joe) of Corpus Christi, Lucy Leal (Paul) of Port Lavaca, Gracie Olascuaga (Harvey) of Port Lavaca, and Corina Hernandez (George) of Point Comfort; brother-in-law, Rene Gonzalez (Rosie) of Van Vlek; god-son, Beto Olascuaga; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister-in-law, Cecilia Howard; and brother-in-law, Ruben Gonzalez.

A viewing will be held Sunday, March 29, 2020 from 2-4 p.m. at Richardson-Colonial Funeral Home. Graveside services will be on Monday, March 30, 2020 at 1 p.m. at Port Lavaca Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Beto Olascuaga, JD Garcia, Harvey Olascuaga, John Leal, Jason Hernandez, Oscar DelBosque, Johnny Molina and Frank Molina.

Honorary Pallbearers are Gracie Olascuaga, Thalyn DelBosque, Trevor Benavides, Kalani Olascuaga and all the members of the Knotty Group from Port Lavaca.

Memorial donations may be made to Bethel Assembly of God or an honorary memorial in her honor.

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