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Elena Gonzales Obituary

Gonzales, Elena
16 of Phoenix, passed away on October 16, 2015. Elena Gonzales is survived by her mother Katherine Gonzales, sister Rachel Gonzales, grandmother Lupe Gonzales, god-mother Teresa Gonzales, god-father Raymond Gutierrez, Elena was a beautiful young 16 old whose smile would light up a room. Her passing has hurt her family and so many friends. She leaves behind so many cousins, aunts, uncles who loved her and will miss her dearly. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 28, 2015 from 5:30-8:00 pm. at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 1418 S. 17th Ave., Phoenix, Arizona. Funeral Mass will be Thursday, October 29, 2015 at 10:00 am. at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Interment will at Holy Cross Cemetery, 10045 W. Thomas Rd., Avondale, Arizona. Services entrusted to Universal South Mountain Mortuary.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Oct. 28, 2015.

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TERESA GONZALES

December 29, 2018

I'm so sorry mija, I wish I would've been there for you

Christina Yanez

August 13, 2018

I love you babe. There's not a day that goes by when I don't think of you. I miss you more then words can describe.

Joab Perez

November 18, 2015

You will truley be missed it was an honor meeting you at rcb high school you were very very chill person I'm sorry to hear what happened to you I'll never forget you

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