Esperanza "Hope" Gonzalez

1916 - 2010

Esperanza "Hope" Gonzalez obituary, 1916-2010, San Antonio, TX

Esperanza "Hope" Gonzalez

1916 - 2010

BORN

1916

DIED

2010

Esperanza Gonzalez Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 5, 2010.
Esperanza "Hope" Gonzalez, age 94, of San Antonio passed away on November 4, 2010 at the age of 94. She was born on April 20, 1916 in Galveston, Texas to Gregorio and Juanita (Serrata) Salazar, Sr. She was a Salesperson at C.R. Anthony and retired from Sears. She was a former member of the First Baptist Church in Brownsville, Texas where she was an active member of the Christian Women's Club and is currently a member of First Baptist Church in Universal City. She is preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers, 2 sisters, and husband, Jose Tomas Gonzalez. She is survived by her children, Mary Hinojosa, Ed Hinojosa and wife Olga, Ildefonso Gonzalez, Juanita Smith and husband John, Rosa Lee Smart and husband Randall, Mark Gonzalez and wife Donna, and Greg Gonzalez; brother, Ed Salazar; 8 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. at First Baptist Church Universal City. A memorial minyan will follow at 3:00 P.M. at the home of Greg Gonzalez and Mary Hinojosa. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the Animal Defense League of San Antonio 11300 Nacogdoches Road San Antonio, TX 78217-2300 (210) 655-1481 or Meals on Wheels of San Antonio, 4306 Northwest Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78228. 210) 735-5115

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February 2, 2011

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February 2, 2011

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February 2, 2011

Grama was a strong, faithful woman of God. She loved reading her Bible, cooking, spending time with her family, especially all her grandchildren, and watching her San Antonio Spurs!! She taught us all by her example, to love the Lord, to give thanks for everything, and to give our lives over to God's will: "Si Dios quiere.."
Grama...we love you and miss you, but we know we will see again on that wonderful day, "when we all see Jesus!" We can't wait to hug and kiss you again...PRAISE THE LORD!

Mom and Marco

February 2, 2011

Grama loved all her little animals...so much!

February 2, 2011

Grama and Diana

February 2, 2011

Grama Hopie and "Tonito"

February 2, 2011

Marco Gonzalez

January 27, 2011

Miss you mama marco

Marco Gonzalez

January 15, 2011

Thank you for everything in our lives Love Marco,Donna,Mathew

Marco Gonzalez

January 1, 2011

Morning mama its a new year for me and I love yoo Marco

Marco Gonzalez

December 31, 2010

Mama I am here at your command every single day Love Marco

Greg Gonzalez

December 28, 2010

Missing you.

Marco Gonzalez

December 27, 2010

Thank you for this day mama. Marco

marco gonzalez

December 17, 2010

Mama thank you for this day. I take you with me every where I go. Love Marco

Mary Hinojosa

December 7, 2010

I will miss you for the rest of my life, I love you.

Marco Gonzalez

December 3, 2010

Mom Thank You for being so good to me I love You and miss you very much your son Marco

December 2, 2010

Rose Lee: My condolences to you and your family on the loss of your mother, she indeed was a wonderful person, with whom I worked with @ C R Anthony' s, when I was a student and then after I graduated. May she rest in peace & perpetual light shine upon her always. Sincerley Lourdes Urbano Contreras

Enrique Urbano

December 1, 2010

Mrs. Esperanza "Hope" Gonzalez,
May God's blessings be with you as he embraces your precious soul in his sacred heart. The memory of your lovely smile will forever stay in my heart even though we lost touch from each other. You are a truly a very special and remarkable lady who leaves behind a beautiful legacy in all the family and friends that have loved you and will always miss you.

Marco Gonzalez

November 28, 2010

Mom I know you are with us today love Marco

Greg

November 26, 2010

Missing you.

November 25, 2010

Matthew Gonzalez

November 19, 2010

Grandma i love you

November 18, 2010

November 17, 2010

Felicia

Our prayers are with you and your Grandma's loved ones. Your Grandma did a great job in raising you and your sister. She was a very special lady and is now praising God in Heaven.

Nicho, Adelina, and Rene

November 15, 2010

To the Gonzalez and Hinojosa Families:

My deepest sympathy to the family. May God Our Lord give you the strength to continue and move forward and may He give you peace in this time of pain and sorrow. Mrs. Gonzalez was such a wonderful and beautiful person and it was such a blessing to have known such a sweet lady.

May the Lord Bless You today and always.

Anna Christina Garza, Brownsville, Texas

Marco Gonzalez

November 12, 2010

Thank you for being with me today Marco

Rosa Lee Smart

November 10, 2010

I look forward to the day when we are together for our reunion to spend eternity in our Father's house, because I know you will be waiting for me with open arms. I love and miss you so much, but am also in the comfort of knowing that you are at peace with our Saviour and His Angels, Hallelujah!

Tony & Alexandra Gonzalez

November 9, 2010

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Renee Bryant

November 9, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Celia Gomez

November 9, 2010

My deapest sympathy to the family. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and the days to come. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Minerva Gutierrez

November 9, 2010

To all the family, we sincerely give our deepest sympathies to your loss, though she is resting peacefully with the Lord now. May God Bless You All.
Albert & Gloria Gutierrez and all the family

Pastor David Lindow

November 9, 2010

What a beautiful lady and a beautiful life. I will miss her sweet smile and ecouraging words. Can't wait to dance with her in eternity.
Pastor David

Ruth Trevino

November 9, 2010

To my Dear Hope. I Love You! You will always be in my heart. You are such a beautiful lady and you touched my life in a very big way. You were one very very special women. Your love for others was always very special to me. My Deppest Sympathy to all of Hope's family. May God give you the peace in this time of sorrow. To all the family you are always on my mind and in my heart. Rey's said to Grandma Hope, will miss you! Love You, Ruth C. Trevino

November 9, 2010

We are in this together and our love and support is with you at any time through this. You are in our thoughts and prayers... Remember that we love and care about you. May your memories give you strength May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. May the comfort of God help you during this difficult time. Yolanda Garcia and Viro Cardenas

Cynthia Salazar-Robbins

November 8, 2010

May the light of God light your way. You will trully be missed by your family & friends. You have touched so many lifes and brought so much joy.

Lottie Darden

November 8, 2010

What an exciting woman with great spirit and very youthful for her age. We met her at the cheesecake factory for dinner and remembered what a delightful, kind-hearted and warm person she was. She will be solely missed by all who knew and loved her.
Our prayers go out to the Hinojosa Family with our heart-felt Love.
The Darden Family.

Alma Jacuinde Tejeda

November 8, 2010

You will always be a beautiful women inside and out. I miss you Tia Nena.

November 8, 2010

Gonzalez and Hinojosa families, Our deepest sympathy on the lost of your mother.
Hope will always be in our heart and in our prayers.
Sincerely, Ray Perez and Delia Hernandez Perez

Celia Cavazos

November 8, 2010

Dear Family,
How blessed you are to have had such a wonderful woman in your lives. I never met her but have been blessed to know her daughter, Mrs. Hinojosa and her granddaughters Felicia, Diana, and Adriana. I know they all carry her beauty, strength, love and wisdom. What "Hope" has passed on is something to be treasured. May the Lord bless you through this time and may you all feel his healing touch on your hearts.

Annie Lamont

November 8, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Annie

Mark Chaney

November 8, 2010

I'll always have fond memories of such a dignified lady full of love.

Michelle Lopez

November 8, 2010

I pray the Lord will give you peace and comfort. Your mom/grandma is now rejoicing with our Lord and Savior reaping all of her rewards in heaven.

Bill Ferris

November 8, 2010

Bill Ferris

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Bill Ferris

November 8, 2010

We will miss you Hope... when I think of you I can see your wonderful smile and feel your loving hugs. Thank you!

Marco Gonzalez

November 8, 2010

MOM I KNOW YOU ARE WITH US ALL THE TIME IN EVERYTHING WE DO EVERYWHERE WE GO MARCO

Candi Cascos

November 8, 2010

Dear Family,
I have such fond memories of your mom and her beautiful smile.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Take Care,
Candi Gonzalez Cascos

Delphine, Colin and Rona North

November 8, 2010

A graceful & charming lady.
A wonderful long life and a great family.
She will always be in our hearts & in our prayers.

Tony, Felicia and Stephen "Tonito" Cepeda

November 7, 2010

Although we miss you, we take great comfort in knowing that you are now at peace and in the presence of our loving Saviour. Your wonderful legacy will live through us all. We love you Grama and always will!

Rene and Diana Flores

November 7, 2010

Thank the Lord for Grandma and for the wonderful promise of salvation He has given us.

Greg Gonzalez

November 7, 2010

You will always be in my heart.

Matthew Gonzalez

November 7, 2010

Grandma, you will always be in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. I will always love you and miss you very much but I know you will always watch over all of us.

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Anne & Fred Kanter

November 7, 2010

Our heart goes out to the family that will miss her terribly. You will be in our prayers.

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Daniel and Linda Laser

November 7, 2010

What a lovely, lovely lady.
Grace, charm, wonderful smile, so pleasant to be with. Always so so pleasant to be with.

She will be missed.

Mom at 1st Baptist Church Universal City

November 6, 2010

Mom in the garden enjoying a lovely day!

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Juanita Smith

November 6, 2010

I will miss you mom.

Grandma with Mary and Rosa Lee

Adriana Wilson

November 6, 2010

Grandma in the kitchen. Her favorite place!

Adriana Wilson

November 6, 2010

Adriana Wilson

November 6, 2010

We will miss you Grandma!

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