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Bonita L Gonzales

El Paso, Texas - Bonita L. Gonzales, 79, El Paso, Texas passed away November 14, 2020. "Bonnie" was born in Hammondsville, Ohio in 1941. She graduated from East Liverpool High School in 1959. Upon graduation she worked for Dr. Skolnick's medical practice fostering an interest in the medical field. At the age of 21, she joined the Army where she became a Medical Corpsman and a Medical Specialist. She soon found herself stationed at William Beaumont Army Medical Center where she met the love of her life.

She was a devoted wife to Joe Gonzales ; loving mother to Edward, Virginia, Gregory, Joseph, Timothy (Margie) and Daniel (Yvette); doting grandmother to Johnathan, Allison, Monica, Gabriel, Priscilla, Gregory, Corey , Phillip, Matthew, and Xander; as well as blessed with 9 great-grandchildren.

Bonnie served in various roles in her community over her lifetime. She was the president of the Austin HS Band Booster '86-'88, lifetime member of Texas PTA, member of Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church, paraprofessional for EPISD for over 10 years, El Paso County Republican Party Precinct Judge, and served as a bereavement minister for the church. Bonnie was known for her baking, her love of animals, and her unwavering love for her family. She was an inspiration to all who knew her for her grace, strength, and gentle kindness. She never met a stranger, formed lifelong friendships, and gave of herself whole-heartedly.






Bonita L. Gonzáles, de 79 años, ElPaso, Texas falleció el 14 de noviembre de 2020. ""Bonnie"" nació en Hammondsville, Ohio en 1941. Se graduó de East Liverpool High School en 1959. Después de graduarse trabajó para la práctica médica del Dr. Skolnick fomentando un interés en el campo médico. A la edad de 21 años, se incorporó al Ejército, donde se convirtió en Auxiliar Médico y Especialista Médico. Pronto se encontró asignada en William Beaumont Army Medical Center, donde conoció al amor de su vida. Era una esposa devota de Joe Gonzales †; madre cariñosa de Edward, Virginia, Gregory, Joseph, Timothy (Margie) y Daniel (Yvette); cariñosa abuela de Johnathan, Allison, Mónica, Gabriel, Priscilla, Gregory, Corey †, Phillip, Matthew y Xander; además de ser bendecida con nueve bisnietos. Bonnie sirvió en varios roles en su comunidad durante su vida. Fue presidenta de Austin HS Band Booster '86 -'88, miembro vitalicio de la PTA de Texas, miembro de la iglesia católica Our Lady of Assumption, paraprofesional de EPISD durante más de 10 años, Juez de Precinto del Partido Republicano del Condado de El Paso, y sirvió como ministro de duelo para la iglesia. Bonnie era conocida por su cocina, su amor por los animales y su inquebrantable amor por su familia. Fue una inspiración para todos quienes la conocieron por su gracia, fuerza y gentil bondad. Nunca conoció a un extraño, formó amistades para toda la vida y se entregó de todo corazón.

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Published by El Paso Times from Nov. 18 to Nov. 19, 2020.

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Laura Worrell (Trumbull)

November 20, 2020

She will be missed. Prayers to you all.

Rick Rumbaugh

November 20, 2020

Bonnie and I were partners on kidney dialysis. We sat with each other for 4 hours, 3 times a week. I got to know her well enough to discover a loving person with strong faith. We discussed many things including our activities at Beaumont hospital and our love of kittens. She was anxious to meet Jesus and now she has. God Bless Bonnie, I will miss you.

Juan Marquez Jr

November 20, 2020

A wonderful person who was very good friends with my Mother for many, many years and was God-daughter to my Father. She was someone that I had the pleasure of meeting at a young age when I was friends with her sons in High School. She was active in her church, a staunch Republican and would always greet you with a smile and a kind laughter that only Grandmothers can do. My Mother and I will sorely miss her.

Nana

November 19, 2020

Rest In Peace Ms. Gonzales. I am very blessed to have known you and even more blessed to have spent quality time with you on my birthday. 41 will always be a beautiful memory. I know you are dancing with the Angels! ♥ Love Nana

Warren Haston

November 19, 2020

An amazing surrogate Mom to me and so many others. You made the world such a happier place. Rest easy now.

Daisy Pizarro

November 18, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful friend. What a kind, person she was. Always pleasant, smiling and positive. My condolences to her family . May she rest in peace . Heaven just gained another angel.

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