Our loving mother, Porfiria Gonzales, went to be with our Lord, March 31, 2019. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, George Gonzales; her parents, Pauline and Baldomero Gallegos; a sister, Dominga Ybarra; a brother, John Gallegos, and a son-in-law, John Velasquez. She is survived by a brother, Lee Gallegos and spouse, Lillie; a sister, Lupe Álvarez, two daughters, Sylvia Chandler and Cynthia Velasquez; eight grandchildren, Paula and Joe Grasso, Andrea and Matt Gil, Nicole Santos, James and Monica Chandler and Mark Santos; ten great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews and friends that we considered family.
Mom loved working. She worked for the Federal Government for 42 years. After retiring from the IRS on a Friday, she went to work tor the City of Austin the following Monday and worked there another seven years. After retiring, she spent time taking care of her mom and then her dad until they passed away. She also babysat her grandchildren. Mother was such a lovely person. She loved being on the go and visiting all of her family members on the weekends. Everyone that met mom loved her. Mom was a Godly woman always putting others before herself each and every day. She will be missed.
A visitation will be held Monday, April 8, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Rosary. Services will begin at 11:00 a.m. followed by a graveside at 12:00 p.m. along with a reception at Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home.
