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Mary Julia Williams Gonzalez age 91 of Slidell, LA passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, November 2, 2019 at Ochsner Hospital in Jefferson. Mary was born in Bananera, the province of Izabal, Guatemala, in Central America on October 9, 1928 to Walter and Julia Williams. She grew up out in the country where she was surrounded by all kinds and colors of birds and many types of frogs and snakes, because of the beautiful lagoons. There were cicadas singing night and day. She loved her beautiful, native country. Mary attended business school in Guatemala City. After she graduated, she went back to Bananera where she worked in the IBM Dept. for The United Fruit Company. It was there that she met Alejandro Gonzalez, and they became good friends. Together they searched all around Bananera looking for areas for him to paint. She would clean his paint brushes for him while he painted. She eventually realized that Alex was in love with her. She fell in love with him too, but it took her a bit longer. She worked at The United Fruit Company until they moved to Honduras, her husband's native country. The United Fruit Company had a job for her there also, and her husband was working as an architect. The United Fruit Company was where she spent her childhood because her family also worked for this company. She said that the company treated their employees so well. She was honored to also have the opportunity to be a part of this wonderful company. Mary and her husband started their family and had 3 children while living in Bananera: Dinorah, Alejandro Jr., and Walter. Mary's sister, Graciela, moved to the United States with her husband, Martin Hinzie, and their children. Hinzie and Graciela were like parents to Mary, and their children were like her sisters. Mary followed to be with them in 1958. Alex met her there as soon as he could. They were ready to begin their new life- full of opportunities- in the United States. After a few years, they had another daughter, Julia. Mary and Alex raised their children in Mid City until their niece, Marta, moved to Chalmette. Once again Alex and Mary went where their family was. The year was 1980. They enjoyed their life there very much. Mary worked at Beihl Steamship Company downtown as a bookkeeper for 35 years before retiring. Mary was very involved in Daniel Park Church of God, where she was in the choir and taught Sunday school. She also served as the treasurer of Women's Aglow International where she traveled back to Guatemala for their annual conferences with her husband and daughters. When Hurricane Katrina hit, she lost her home as well as all of her belongings. Once again, she followed family. This time the move would take her to Slidell. Her daughter, granddaughter, and great grandchildren were delighted. Mary quickly joined First Baptist Church of Slidell, became a part of the women's ministry and her new community. She made many new friends. She lived in Slidell until her passing. One of Mary's favorite Bible verses (quite honestly, they were all her favorite) was Isaiah 40:10, So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Mary's greatest accomplishment was raising her four children. She is the beloved mother of Dinorah Aversa (John), Alejandro Gonzalez Jr., Walter Gonzalez, and Julia Franklin (Patrick). She is the grandmother of six grandchildren: Cherie Pizzuto (Mike), James Gonzalez, Walter Gonzalez (Chrissy), Margeaux Strasburger (Charles), Andre' Aversa, and Alexis Gonzalez. She is the great grandmother of 12 great-grandchildren: Kyle Pizzuto, James Gonzalez, Trinity Gonzalez, Kade Pizzuto, Kaylinn Gonzalez, Krista and Kole Pizzuto, Loula Gonzalez, Foster Strasburger, Ireland Gonzalez, Gabriella Aversa, and Nola Strasburger. Mary's family would like to thank so many of her friends and family for the outpouring of love you showed to our mother throughout her life. She always thanked God for each of you. A church service will be held at First Baptist Church on November 11, 2019 at 1pm. Pastor Casey Stark and Brother Jim Baham will officiate the service. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to First Baptist Church Women's ministry at 4141 Pontchartrain Blvd. Slidell, LA 70458. The Women's Ministry brought so much love and joy to her life through teaching and fellowship. She could never repay all that they meant to her. Williams Funeral Home 67525 Hwy 41 Pearl River, LA 70452 in charge of arrangements.
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Mary Ryder-Alipip
Friend
November 3, 2020
I offer my deepest sympathy to the family of Mrs. Mary Gonzalez. My prayer is that your hearts and souls find peace in comfort. May the memories of the wonderful times you shared with Mrs. Mary comfort you today and always. My name is Debbie Tyler and I had the awesome pleasure of working with Mrs. Mary at Biehl & Co. for many years in the accounting department with Sam Battaglia and Mrs. Eda Carcamo (I know Mrs. Eda is resting with the Lord). Mrs. Mary was such a beautiful person inside and outside with a loving spirit.Love & Prayers
Deborah Tyler
November 12, 2019
Your memory will always warm our hearts, Miss Mary. We will miss you greatly until we meet again in heaven. We offer our condolences to those you have left behind, and pray that they remember all the good times they had with you.
Michael ODaniell
November 11, 2019
My condolences to the family on the loss of your loved one. May the God of all comfort be with you during your time of sorrow. (Psalm 145:19)
November 11, 2019
Mrs. Pizzuto,
You and your family have my deepest condolences. You are in my prayers.
Kim Johnson-Jones
Coworker
November 10, 2019
MS.Mary, you will be missed by so many of us we cannot count, your love for God fellow Christians and your loving family, who loved you so much they found it hard to say goodbye... but this is not goodbye forever we will all be reunitited one day soon. It will be a glorious day to be together again with all you loved. So MS.Mary I remember as a young girl, you were strong, loving and a beautiful lady who loved her family fiercely and many more folowed for you to love and the love bond was so strong so MS. Mary may you rest in peace until we meet again. Much love Mary Ryder Alipio God be with this Family Amen.
Mary Ryder-Alipio
November 10, 2019
Julia..You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dr Greg Domecq
November 9, 2019
I am very sorry of Mary's passing. I loved that beautiful lady and I am certain that many people will miss her wonderful smile. May "God" bless her and her family many times over.
Don Grogan
November 9, 2019
Julia, I am so very sorry for your loss!!! Please know you and your family are in my prayers! God bless.
Pam Lambert
November 9, 2019
Deepest Condolences in the loss of this beautiful and most precious lady. She has always been a special person to me since I first met her almost 50 years ago. No matter how long it had been since I had seen her, spoken to or written to her she always made you feel as if she had been thinking of you right at that moment. I know Ms Mary was loved by all who met her and will be missed by them as well.
May God comfort her Family in the days to come.
September Davidson Hoeler
November 9, 2019
María siempre ya atenta y dulce la vamos a extrañar? Pero sabemos que se reunió con su amado esposo u está descansando en los brazos del señor, disfrutando del paraíso prometido, bendiciones para toda la familia de parte de cheri y Rossina.
Rossina Holm
November 8, 2019
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
The Staff of Williams Funeral Home
November 8, 2019
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