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Anna Gonzalez Obituary
She was born Oct. 2, 1959, in Dallas, Texas, the daughter of Gordon Lee Minshew and Eloisa Telkamp.
Anna was an amazing and beautiful person who smiled at everyone, laughed easily, and loved fiercely. She read romance novels, sang and danced loudly to 70s music, and, though she was bluntly honest, she always knew just what to say.
She is survived by her two beloved daughters, Melina Gonzalez and Angela Rosario; the father of her daughters and longtime friend, Perry Gonzalez; and her grandson, Adelis Rosario, who she adored above all others; her step father, Geoffery Telkamp; her brothers, Daniel, Paul, Dave G, David, Kenneth, Stevie; her sisters, Lisa and Beverly; and many nieces and nephews. She will also be greatly missed by Joseph Ortiz, her love of several years and his family.
Mrs. Gonzalez's family and friends would like to thank the staff of Groton Regency for their wonderful care and patience.
There will be no official service for her in Connecticut as her wishes were to be taken home to Texas, however, we hope you will have your own moment to remember her humor, compassion, and her overall beauty.
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Memories and Condolences
for Anna Gonzalez
Danette Shell
July 30, 2013
I want you all to know my deep condolences and sympathy. Anna was a true true true friend to me , especially at my critical teenage years. Her home and heart were always open to me, as well as her fridge and couch. We laughed at the same things, usually dumb antics or stupid jokes we made up. She always told me the truth, even when I didn't always want to hear it. I know she loved me because it showed in her friendship,her honesty, and her caring actions. She made me feel important like a "little sister", and I could sense how much she loved her siblings by her words to me. She was always there for me and I miss her so very much. Every single time I watch "west side story" I think of her. She LOVED the dancing in that movie. She called me "nettie" like nobody else ever could or ever will.
Janet Tabb
July 19, 2013
So sad to hear about Anna. She always had a smile on her face. She was beyond kind to Eric and I when I first moved here in 1986. She had a wonderful caring heart. She will be missed. Eric and I send our condolences to the family.
Angela Gonzalez
July 19, 2013
My mom had an amazing sense of humor. She was more likely to laugh than get angry when it came to stupid childhood pranks we would all pull or even the dumber things we would do as teenagers. That made her very easy to talk to. She's still very much alive in my memory and in my heart.
Dawn Pendleton
July 19, 2013
To Perry, Melina and Angela,
My sincere condolences to you.
R Dray Jr
July 19, 2013
My wife and I wish to express our deepest condolences to Anna's family
Jennifer Crosby
July 19, 2013
May she rest peacefully in the light.
May she live on here on earth in the happy memories of her loved ones.
Perry Gonzalez
July 19, 2013
Anna was an amazing woman who endured through SO much as a child and into her teens. And yet her thoughts and actions were exclusively about supporting and loving her younger brothers and sister. Those who really knew her loved her genuine good nature, and the way she made you an important part of her life. I will always miss the wonderful person she was.
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