DEBORAH SUE GONZALES

SAN ANGELO - Deborah Sue Gonzales, of San Angelo, Texas, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, April 26, 2007. Deborah was born on April 10, 1959. She was a 1978 graduate of San Angelo Central High School. She spent most of her life working for the State of Texas. Deborah was a member of Johnson Street Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Benjamin R. Gonzales and Lupe B. Gonzales of San Angelo. She is survived by her parents, Eugene and Elsie Lara of San Angelo; her sister, Amelia Gonzales of San Angelo; her brothers, Benjamin Gonzales and his wife, Tina, and David Gonzales and his wife, Maria, all of San Angelo, Gene B. Lara of Midland and Gary Lara Sr. and his wife, Maria of San Angelo; nieces and nephews, Benjamin Gonzales, Lisa Gonzales, Gina Lara, Gary Lara Jr. and Aaron Lara of Tulsa, Okla.; her lifelong friend, Nora Petterson Nichols; and many other friends and family members. Memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 29, at Johnson's Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday, April 30, at Johnson's Street Church of Christ with the burial afterward in Fairmount Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Geral Sorrells, Gary Lara Jr., Moses Fernandez, Justin Segura, Gabriel Segura and Benjamin Gonzales. Her family would like to thank all of the medical staff that has been of help over the past few years.

May 3, 2007
Laura Cedillo Sosa
Elsie and family, Lay your burden in his hands, for He is Strong. Rest your head on his shoulders, for He is compassionate. Give to Him your pain and sorrow, for He is Love. We pray that His Love will comfort your sorrowing heart.

May 2, 2007
Juan and Diana Gomez
Gary and Maria, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! Debra was a very special person and it's sad to think she is no longer with us, but she is at peace now and in a much better place. May God bless you and give you strength. Take care and we hope to see you soon!

May 1, 2007
Rosa and Gilbert Cedillo
Deborah is in heaven surrounded with Angels like her.. She always had that beautiful smile that could make your day shine that much brighter..her soft voice seemed to spread joy all around..Yes we will miss her but God needed her more..May God bless her Family and we will all meet again...Your Madrina Rosa and Gilbert Cedillo loved you..

April 29, 2007
Aurora Mullings
Deborah (Deba-Deba)meant the world to me and my family. We will never forget her smile! We thank God for putting her in our lives. I appreciate all the long talks we had. She trul will be missed.

April 28, 2007
Sylvia and Charlie Ramirez
A beautiful angel has gone home to be with the Lord. Her sweetness and kindness knew no bounds. Our prayers are with the family.