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Luisa Gonzales Obituary
Luisa "Lisa" Gonzales passed away Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009, in Las Vegas, Nev.
She was born in Alamogordo, to Alejo and Genoveva Gonzales on July 13, 1946. She graduated from Alamogordo High School in 1964.
On July 3, 1971, she married the love of her life, Rudy, and together they had two daughters. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, and a member of Immaculate Conception Church.
She worked for Casino Apache in the soft count department until her retirement in 2008.
She was preceded in death by her father Leco in 1983, her mother Veva in 1989, her beloved husband Rudy in 1990, and her baby brother Alfredo "Tito boy" Gonzales in 1949.
She is survived by her daughter Annette and her boyfriend Rob Utities of Las Vegas, Nev., and her daughter, Delia Gonzales, also of Las Vegas; two grandsons, Rudy Ojeda and Junior Tave of Las Vegas; and two granddaughters, Samantha and Leah Utities of Grand Portage, Minn.
She leaves behind her five best friends, her beloved sisters Virginia Young, Rita Torres, and her husband Bobby, Ana Martinez and her husband, Javier, Josie Miller and her husband, Bob, all of Alamogordo and Christine Gonzales, of Houston, Texas. She is also survived by the brother she adored, Lecky Gonzales and his wife Lydia, of Hobbs. She had 49 greatly adored nieces and nephews; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, godchildren; and friends who loved her so much.
Cremation has taken place and a rosary will be recited on Thursday, Oct. 1, at 9:30 a.m., with mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church. Interment will follow immediately following Mass at ICC cemetery. There will be a reception at St. Jude Parish hall following the services.
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Memories and Condolences
for Luisa Gonzales
David
October 20, 2009
Sorry to hear about Mrs G.
David
Annette
October 10, 2009
Mom-
We miss you so much. I know you're okay, but it's hard not to miss talking to you. Thanks for letting us know that you're still here. We love you so much, mom.
Annette
Robert Torres
October 7, 2009
Well aunte Einie.....Your Funeral is over and I want to tell you how much of an honor it was to sing and play at your funeral. I hope you liked it and I tried as hard as i could to make it nice. I enjoyed spending time with you and will miss talking to you about the "Manson Family" and Ailens!! Thanks for letting me ......miss you!
Robert Torres, Katherine Torres and Alexander Torres.
October 5, 2009
Ana,Cris and family
I am so sorry to hear about your sister, what a loss, I got to know and be Luisa's friend when she worked at the grocery store in Tularosa. Then Naldo and I would see her at the Casino. I'm just glad I got to know her. Your friend, Dianna (Gonzales)Brusuelas-Guilez
gilbert hill
October 4, 2009
May the Lord be with you at this time of sorrow
October 4, 2009
Dear Gonzales Family:
I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. I worked with Lisa at The Inn Of The Mountain Gods Casino for a brief time but became very fond of her. She was my neighbor in La Luz and we spent some memorable moments together. Lisa was a very lovable and careing person. She will be missed greatly. My condolences to all of you and my prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Lisa's neighbor and friend
Eulalia Ontiveros
AKA Lulu
October 2, 2009
To Annette & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kym Ramer-Esquero
October 1, 2009
My deepest smpathy to the Family Dee and Annette Your Mom was my dearest friend. A friend I could count on. I,m going to miss her. I worked with her at the Casino Softcount. Love You All Robert Lopez Sr. and Yolanda Saenz.
Mary Duran
October 1, 2009
My Codolences goes out to you Josie,Anna, Rita,Chris,and Lecky. My prayers are with you and your family.
Love from your Prima Mary Duran
RoseMary Saavedra
October 1, 2009
My most precisious family my heart is full of pain that iam not able to be there with you all at this moment. Iam so sad to have lost a lovely and wonderful Angel,a true Lady. My eyes are full of tears, but my heart is full of joy that i will forever have been so lucky, of all the lovely moments we had growing up together on Texas St. The family get togethers, sing Mananita's to Our Mother's every Mother'S day and Birthdays, The fun the laughters, the memorys that no one will ever forget. Ilove you my Cousin and all is well now. God Bless to all of Louisa Family. RoseMary (Kookie) Saavedra
louis gonzales
October 1, 2009
to my cousins rita, chris,lecky,josie and virginia i love you all. i will miss my cuz luisa her smile her voice may my lord comfort you in your time of sorrow.
Richard & Louisa (Piedra) Covarrubia
October 1, 2009
Dear Gonzales Family and Girls:
My sister Christina(Piedra)Misquez,told me about Louisa passing. May the Lord give you all strength in this difficult times. Our prayers are with you. I remember Louisa sweet smile when I saw her at the stores when I went down to Alamogordo to help my sister with my dad.
Lori Walters/Romeroi
September 30, 2009
Annette and Dee and family I want to first say how wnderful your mother was to me and my boys she was always so happy and full of life she will be missed you just always remember that she and your daddy will always be there watching over you girls an your family I am a true believer of that Annette you nd Dee stay strong and just know rgardless we will always be there for you all Always the late Victor and Olivia Walters and Famiy Love ya
Gloria (Misquez) McMahon
September 30, 2009
Dear Sisters and Brother, I am so sad to find out about Luisa's death. Wish I had known sooner so I could go to Alamogordo for her service. I will always remember the great fun we had working at the old Sierra Theater.
September 30, 2009
Gonzales Family: Sorry about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Louisa was a very nice person.
Mary Ann Hanway
September 29, 2009
CHRIS,ANNA AND FAMILY,
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT LUISA,I SAW HER A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO IN ALAMO WHEN I WAS VISTING WITH MY MOM,IT HAD BEEN SUCH A LONG TIME SINCE I HAD SEEN HER,I AM SO HAPPY I DID. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS TIME. GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERYONE IN YOUR FAMILY.
YOUR FRIEND IN CHRIST/DEE TRUJILLO-MADRID
September 29, 2009
Dear Virginia and Gonzales Family. So sorry to hear about your sister's death. I know we have not kept in touch since I moved away from Alamogordo but I still think of all of you. May God give your strength during this difficult time. Sincerely, Josie Rodriguez
Rebekah (Garcia) Bryant
September 29, 2009
DEAR GONZALES FAMILY:
YOUR MOTHER LISA WAS ONE OF THE NICEST LADIES IF HAVE EVER MET. I WORKED WITH HER AT THE GROCERY STORE IN TULAROSA AND I ALWAYS LOOKED FORWARD TO OUR BREAKS SO WE COULD TALK. SHE WAS ALWAYS SO HAPPY AND LOVED HER FAMILY DEARLY AS SHE SPOKE OF THEM OFTEN. MAY THE LORD BLESS YOUR FAMILY DURING THESE HARD TIMES BUT REMEMBER TO KEEP THE GOOD MEMORIES ALIVE!
September 29, 2009
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. May God give your family the strength during these difficult times. Continue to live life to its fullest as Luisa did each and every day with her beautiful and cheerful spirit.
Bendiciones para la Familia Gonzales
Nuestras oraciones estaran con ustedes.
Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. Duran and Family
Diane Borunda
September 29, 2009
Annette and the rest of the Gonzales Family, For years we have known the whole family making us too a part of your family. I can remember all of us working at the theater and always being around each other when you all lived in the barrio. So many years have past and we all feel the sorrow for your mother, sister, aunt and cousin. As everyone has said, You had a wonderful mom! She is in heaven with our only savior. She is no longer in pain and suffering. May God give all of you the strength that is needed and know that she has been reunited with the people that love her too. Your father, mother and husband. She is blessed now and will see you again when you join her in heaven too. God bless you all and watch over you always.
Josh Bednorz
September 29, 2009
Annette and Dee,
I am so sorry to hear about your mothers passing. I was so shocked to hear. Lisa was such a beautiful person, she always had a smile on her face and was always willing to help any way she could. She will be missed dearly. You all are in my prayers. God Bless.
teresa najar/hernandez
September 28, 2009
to the gonzales family.i grew up with all of you so we are like family. i just want to tell you what a sweet lady your mother your sister and friend was may god bless you all and i willkeep you in my prayers.
Michael Carabajal
September 28, 2009
Dearest Family,
I wanted to send condolences on behalf of my family and tell you how sorry I was to hear of Luisa's passing! I have wonderful memories of her especially in my younger years when she would stay with us in El Paso. Thruout the years and despite the miles between us each and every time I saw her I was greeted with a smile and a tear in her eye! She was a beautiful person and I will miss her smile!
Judy Montoya
September 28, 2009
Annette and Dee,
I am so sorry about your mom. She was a great lady and mom to you both. She loved both of you with all her heart. She will be missed by many I am sure. God Bless you both and I will keep you in my prayers.
Ramona Vallejos
September 28, 2009
Dear Gonzales Family: I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Lisa - what a beautiful, sweet lady - I saw Lisa several years ago in Las Cruces - she kept telling me how much I looked like my Mother and reminded me that my Mom had married her and Rudy when Mom was probate judge - I remember Lisa singing in your father's band - now she is an Angel singing in heaven with our precious Lord and with her beloved Rudy. God Bless you all. Mona
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