Mary Jessie Gonzalez Roque

Susie was the first of five children born to Luz and Gudelia Gonzalez, who immigrated to the United States from Mexico so that they might have a piece of the American dream.

Susie exhibited her value of education throughout her school career, graduating from L.W. Fox Vocational and Technical High School in 1964 and Southwest Texas State College in 1968. She taught business classes at Burbank High School from 1970-71.

She went on to serve proudly as a Senior Case Worker in the Office of U.S. Representative Henry B. Gonzalez and later as the District Office Director for U.S. Representative Charles A. Gonzalez. She was vital in supporting the efforts of the Congressmen as she assisted constituents trying to navigate federal bureaucracy.Her steadfast dedication to her job had an impact on so many individuals' lives. She retired with 33 years of government service.

Susie's faith sustained her and most recently, she served as an assistant in St. Dominic's Parish office, a position she loved. Susie was committed to many causes, but most especially to elevating the image of the Mexican American woman in society and the workplace. This led her to be a founding member of the Mexican American Business and Professional Women's Club of San Antonio in 1972. It was the first such organization in the state of Texas. She served as President and went on to positions at the District and State levels. Susie's community involvement included raising funds for scholarships with the 1964 Fox Tech Reunion Committee, many of which are lifelong friends.

Susie's greatest legacy is her family. She was a dedicated mother, grandmother, daughter and sister. She delighted in the accomplishments of all, but most especially her boys - son, Pedro and grandsons, Brandon and Christian.

She was preceded in death by her father, Luz Gonzalez, brothers Luz Jr, Federico, and Alejandro Gonzalez; sister Edilia Rodriguez, and nephew, Capt Jason Luz Gonzalez.

Susie is survived by mother, Gudelia Gonzalez; son, Pedro Roque III; grandsons, Brandon and Christian Roque; brothers, Joe Louis Gonzalez (Maria), Ralph Gonzalez, Ruben Gonzalez; sisters, Anna Gonzalez Echeverri (Diego), Janie Dillard (Henry), Porfiria Riojas, Angelita Gonzalez; niece, Victoria Echeverri; nephews, Jacob Gonzalez (Amanda) and Gabriel Echeverri and numerous other family members who will love and miss her dearly.

ROSARY

FRIDAY

DECEMBER 28, 2012

7:00 P.M.

ST. DOMINIC CATHOLIC CHURCH

5919 INGRAM ROAD

MASS

SATURDAY

DECEMBER 29, 2012

10:00 A.M.ST. DOMINIC CATHOLIC CHURCH