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Desiree Leandra Gonzalez

1987 - 2015

Desiree Leandra Gonzalez obituary, 1987-2015

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1987

DIED

2015

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Desiree Gonzalez Obituary

Beloved daughter Desiree' Leandra Gonzalez, 27, passed away along with her 4-year-old son, Zaiden Edwin Young and 17- month-old daughter, Zarielle Alexis Young on Wednesday, May 13, 2015. Desiree' was a loving mother to her children and will be dearly missed by family and friends. She was born on Dec. 7, 1987, to Edwin and Cynthia Gonzalez in Anchorage, Alaska. "Desi," as she was known by many, attended Ocean View Elementary, Golden View Middle School and graduated from Service High School in 2006. Desiree's worked with Reliant Transportation, Inc. in 2009, where she was an outstanding bus driver. Her co-workers stated that she will always be remembered for her great smile as well as the pride she had working as a school bus driver. Desiree' is survived by her parents, Edwin and Cynthia Gonzalez of Anchorage, Alaska; her paternal grandmother, Cristobalina Gonzalez of Burlington, N.J.; her maternal grandmother, Mabel K. Mitchell of Washington D.C.; aunts, Nydia Ortiz (Pascual) of Burlington, N.C., and E. Dianne Rogers (Broderick) of Raleigh, N.C.; uncle, Tomas Gonzalez (Celestina) of Valdosta, Ga.; godmother, Wanda Greene; godbrother, Deven Jackson; and godsister, Taylor Wade. She also leaves to morn a close cousin who was like a brother to her, Robert Anthony Gonzalez Jr. She is preceded in death by her uncle, Robert Gonzalez Jr. In lieu of flowers, in memory of Desiree', Zaiden and Zarielle, contributions may be sent to Victims for Justice Alaska, 1057 Fireweed Lane # 101, Anchorage, Alaska 99503, or deposited in Alaska USA Credit Union account #1949824. Funeral arrangements are with Janssen's Evergreen Memorial Chapel. 737 E. St. Anchorage, Alaska 99501.

Published by Anchorage Daily News on May 22, 2015.
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There are no words for our sorry. They will be forever loved an missed. Gone to soon but never forgotten. God Bless

Yvonne Williams

May 27, 2015

Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Words alone cannot convey the amount of pain that we are all feeling with the loss of these 3 precious lives, but we are praying that in time, and with the love and support of family and friends, you will be able to rely on your faith in God and the good memories you have to sustain you. God bless you and we love you.

Dexter & Andrea Antoine

May 25, 2015

Brother and Sister Gonzalez, we are praying for strength and peace for you and the family near and far at this time of need. Gone to soon but will never be forgotten. God bless

James & Arshella Smith

May 25, 2015

Mr. Ed and family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss.
Pam

May 25, 2015

I loved this family, because they were my family. I will miss boy Zai, Desi and Zarirlle. RIP we love you but God love you more.
Eric, Brazine& Deven

Brazine Jackson

May 24, 2015

Desiree and kids, I cannot begin to understand why God ended your precious lives this way. I just pray for understanding and accepting God's plan to take you. It doesn't take away the hurt and pain but I do hope one day I will understand why. If I don't, I hope that your legacy will speak volumes for those of us who cannot comprehend such a terrible tragedy find peace. God Bless.

May 24, 2015

Sorry for your losss,l will be praying for you and Edwin God Bless.

sharon teasley

May 24, 2015

Our hearts go out to the surviving family members. May God bring you all comfort with happy memories of your loved ones. They are in Heaven together, but keep their spirits alive in your hearts! Hugs to you all as you experience the pain of your loss. In Gods love, The David Leuer Family. Dave, Mare; daughters, Marissa, Roseann, Amanda & Miranda; granddaughters, Arianna, Elena & Maria Leuer

Mareldine (Hunter) Leuer

May 24, 2015

Cynthia and Edwin, my heart breaks for your loss. Please know you are in my prayers. In memory and with deepest sympathy.

Dr. Janet Haynes

May 23, 2015

My prayers go out to the family of Desiree and her children.

t McPherson

May 22, 2015

RIP Desiree and your children. My heart hurts with your family. Mr and Mrs Gonzalez I feel your pain, they belong to our Lord now

David Welch

May 22, 2015

RIP to this beautiful young family. My condolences and prayers to the family. What a tragic loss.

S Gutierrez

May 22, 2015

To the family of Desiree and her children, you have my heart felt sympathy, always remember the happy times you spent together and they will live in your heart forever may God keep you lifted up while you grieve for your family. GOD BLESS. Betty Keys and family Paterson, N.J.

Betty Keys

May 22, 2015

R.I.P.Beautiful Family. You were an amazing young lady, always respectful, always a smile, always kind words. You were like a daughter to me and we will miss you and the babies tremendously. We love you Desi and your babies; but you are gone now and that means God loved you more. Sweet dreams sweetheart. You and your babies are always in our hearts!!!!!

Elaine Seegers

May 22, 2015

She was a good friend. A genuine person. Very happy, thoughtful and considerate. She will be missed!

Lillian Gunn

May 22, 2015

Jo Anne Roberts

May 22, 2015

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