San Antonio, Texas
October 9, 2016
Choco Gonzalez Meza passed away on October 9, 2016 at the age of 64. Born in Zaragoza, Coahuila, Mexico, her family immigrated to Uvalde and Eagle Pass, Texas. During her life-long journey as an American citizen dedicated to securing voting rights and equal representation for disenfranchised minorities, Choco served as National Research Director, Southwest Voter Registration Education Project; Executive Director, YWCA and Partnership for Hope; HUD Deputy
Assistant Secretary for Intergovernmental Relations, Senior Vice President, San Antonio Housing Authority; President, American Sunrise; campaign manager including San Antonio lead for Hillary Clinton; member of Democratic National Committee, State Democratic Executive Committee, Chair, Bexar County Democratic Party, US Presidential Scholars Commission, Bexar County Housing Authority. Choco is survived by Daniel Meza, husband of 44 years, son Danny Meza (fiancé Julie Gi Kim), daughter Ivalis (Manuel) Gonzalez, granddaughter Emma Maria; brothers Victor Gonzalez (Grace), Robert Gonzalez (Ana), Elva Benavidez (Roberto), Alfonso Gonzalez (Norma), 21 nieces/nephews and grand nieces/nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Alfonso R. Gonzalez and Josefa G. Gonzalez.
Please contact The Angelus Funeral Home for service information at 227-1461 or www.theangelusfuneralhome.
com
To the Danny Meza Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I loved Choco very much and will miss her. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers everyday. Take care and God Bless. Sincerely, Lydia Rodriguez
Lydia Rodriguez
October 26, 2016 | San Antonio, TX
Remember Choco and Danny from being around my parents (Bernardo and Maggie Eureste) during the 70's in SA. Great memory!Choco gave me a backpack and a book formmy high school graduation many years ago.Danny and family sorry for you loss.
Diana Eureste
October 26, 2016 | Austin, TX
My deepest condolences to Daniel and the Meza family. She was a great and passionate advocate for the community. I will always remember her visits at the San AlPhonsus Senior Apartments, I was the President for the counsel at the San AlPhonsus Senior apartments and always enjoyed her positive energy and really listening to the seniors. She will be missed.
Love Elvira D. Gomez
Retama Manor West Nursing Home
Elvira Gomez
October 18, 2016 | San Antonio, TX
Please accept my heartfelt sympathies on the loss of your loved one
Alma Ruiz
October 17, 2016 | Uvalde, TX
I worked with Choco Mesa at the " YWCA". She was a very hard working person with strong convictions for all those she served in our the community. Many will miss her and her leadership! My condolences to the families!
Linda Rogier
October 16, 2016 | San Antonio, TX
Remembered By
Linda Rogier
October 16, 2016 | San Antonio, TX
Choco and I were classmates in Eagle Pass High School. She has always been a great person, leader and friend. My deepest sympathy to her beloved husband, Daniel and family. May she rest in peace.
Sylvia Sanchez-Inloes
Class of 1970
Sylvia Inloes
October 16, 2016 | San Antonio, TX
It was an honor and a pleasure knowing you and working with you. Our condolences to the family.
Emilio & Sylvia Pena
Emilio & Sylvia Pena
October 16, 2016 | San Antonio, TX
Thank you for being mentor to us . I am forever grateful to meet a great person. We live on your legacy and iin San Antonio . my condolences to the Meza family . Strong together
Andres Lopez
October 16, 2016 | San Antonio, TX
