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2018
Lydia (Lily) Gonzalez, age 66, after battling cancer passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on September 9, 2018. Lily was born to Eduardo G. and Paula Lopez Gonzalez on August 18, 1952. Lily attended St Joseph Catholic School, Memorial Junior High and graduated from William Adams High School in 1970. She was a cheerleader and a member of the pep squad. She had the honor of being voted Junior Duchess in 1968. After graduation, Lily studied cosmetology and received her license. She then worked for Christus Spohn Hospital for 37 years in various departments. She volunteered as a sacristan and reader for the chapel. She also helped organize several hospital events. After retirement she was employed by Rushing and Gonzalez Pharmacy assisting customers with her friendly demeanor.
Lily loved and lived life to the fullest. She traveled extensively, enjoyed dancing and singing to the oldies as she owned a varied collection of music. Lily loved to get together with family and friends and never failed to support her nieces and nephews in their endeavors. She often organized and attended family gatherings or social events to include Chalupa, Bingo, Pokeno and other games. Lily was all about laughter, a party and a good time.
Lily was preceded in death by her parents and a loving sister, Olga G. Villarreal. Survivors include sisters, Gloria (Bobby) Ramirez, Elia Gonzalez, Nora Ester (Tony) Avila, Paula (Polly) Gonzalez, Elma Gonzalez and Carmela Lopez all from Alice and Delia (Jim) Hale from Fort Worth, Texas.
Nieces and nephews, Monica Ramirez (Alfie) Ramos from Kingsville, TX., Robert Edward (RE) (Catherine) Ramirez, Miguel Avila, Mia Avila, Marcos Avila all from Austin, TX., and Audrey Garza and Esteban Villarreal from Alice, TX.
Visitation will be held Wednesday September 12, 2018 at 5:00 P.M. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with a Holy Rosary recited at 7:00 P.M. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1:30 P.M. on Thursday September 13, 2018 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Services will conclude at the Church after Mass.
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Sending the warmth of love and compassion at this difficult moment of sorrow. May God give you strength and comfort your hearts. Psalm 91:2
October 17, 2018
May the God whobinds up the broken hearted and comforts all who mourn sustain your family during this challenging time. ( Isaiah 61:1,2)
September 22, 2018
To Bob, Gloria and The Gonzalez Family. We were so sorry to have heard today about Lily. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God welcome her with open arms and be with you in this sad and hard time ,as well. Love you all, Aaron and Opal Reyes
Aaron and Opal Reyes
September 15, 2018
May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this difficult time. Those who pass on God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes (Psalms 116:15)
September 13, 2018
I am sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort ease your grief. Remember that He cares for us.
1Peter 5:6,7
Thomas Wigington
September 12, 2018
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