Manulita “Mela” Gonzales. Mela was loaned to us by God; and returned to Him on April 3rd, 2013, at the age of 87 years. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Nicanor; eldest daughter, Ramona; and grandson, Lucas Cashburn. Survived by one sister, Priscilla Sisneros, Richmond, California; her children, Carlos Gonzales, Jose (Margaret) Gonzales, Silveria (Thomas) Vigil, Jerriline(Louis) Hernandez, and Nick R. Gonzales; 11 grandchildren; and numerous great and great-great-grandchildren. Cremation with Memorial Service, 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at T.G. Mcarthy Funeral Home Chapel. Online condolences, www.tgmccarthy.com. Arrangements by TG McCarthy.