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Mirta Gonzalez
1955 - 2015
Mirta Gonzalez
1955 - 2015
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Mirta Gonzalez Obituary
Mirta lived a life of ambition, dedication, and endurance. She obtained a BA in mathematics at the University of Puerto Rico. She continued her education when she further obtained a Master's degree in Education and a second Master's in Administration at the University of Houston. Mirta served as a master educator and principal for 35 years.
Mirta was preceded in death by her mother, Maria J. Portalatin; father, Juan A. Canals; and brother, Raul A. Canals. She is survived by her husband and the love of her life, Angel L. Gonzalez; daughters, Ivonne Ruggles and Suhail J. Gonzalez; sons-in-law, Jon Ruggles and Christopher Gregory; grandsons, Ripley Ruggles, Alexander Vargas, Nicolas Vargas, Dominic Gregory; sisters, Aida L. Canals , Gloria E. Canals, Gladys M. Canals, Maritza Del C. Canals; brothers, Luis A. and Jose A. Canals; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Your legacy will live on through your children, grandchildren and generations to come and you will forever be remembered in our hearts.
The family will receive friends on Friday, July 24th, 2015, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the chapel of Calvary Hill Funeral Home, 21723 Aldine Westfield Road, Humble, Texas 77338. The funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, July 25th, at 10:00 a.m. at Calvary Hill Funeral Home with a committal service to follow in Calvary Hill Cemetery.
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Raffy & Ruthie Sonera
July 28, 2015
Tito, Evie & Jon, Sue & Chris, and extended family we pray for comfort and peace from God that surpasses all understanding. Mirta was an admirable woman and will be missed. Love always your cousin Raffy, Ruthie, Giovanni, Danny & Christina
Hugo y Carmencita Claudio-Suarez
July 25, 2015
Tuvimos la dicha de conocer a una gran persona y ademas a su linda familia. Que en paz descanses.
Callum Hiller
July 25, 2015
My heart and prayers go out to all that mourn the loss of a wonderful wife, mother, educator, and friend. I had the wonderful opportunity to work with Mirta and Dunn and Sammons. She was a wonderful inspiration for those around her. I will definitely miss her.
Yaritza Gonzalez
July 25, 2015
Siempre te recordaremos. Mujer virtuosa, luchadora, emprendedora. Continuamos orando por fortaleza y paz para cada uno de ustedes Tio Tito,Ivy y Sue. Dios esta a su lado el esta multiplicando sus fuerzas en estos momento. Dandole fuerzas como las del bufalo...Dios esta en control. Los tiene en la palma de su mano. El es su ayudador. Su pronto auxilio en momentos de angustia. Con amor seguimos orando por ustedes.
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Luis Canals
July 24, 2015
May the Lord receive in His hands the best human being I have ever known. And may God give peace to her family, love your brother Luis
Luis Canals
July 24, 2015
Let the Lord open his hands for you and for your family and receive the best human beings that I have ever known. Your brother Luis
Jose Canals
July 24, 2015
You will live in my heart forever and will remember you as I remember our brother Raul and Mami y Papi. We shared wounderful moments during our lives together. Your dear brother Joe as you always called me my dearest sister. We will find each other again, I will love forever...Jose A. Canals (Joky)
Jim Overby
July 24, 2015
We wish to give our sincerest condolences for your loss. We will continue to pray for the Gonzalez family during this difficult time.
Take care, Jim Overby Family
Maritza Canals
July 22, 2015
I will always love you
Eloise Flores
July 22, 2015
"Angel, Ivonne,and Sue, I am sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you peace."
Margie Cerda-Quintanilla
July 21, 2015
Ivonne and Sue I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I have beautiful memories of Mirta and spending time with you girls when we were little. My mother and I often think about you all. May God give your families the strength and courage you need during this difficult time. We love you!
Margie Cerda-Quintanilla
Imelda Cerda
July 21, 2015
It's with my deepest sympathy and sadness to hear of Mirta passing . May God bless and comfort you and your family.
Bertha Floyd
July 21, 2015
Angel I am saddened by your loss. May Gods love surround you in this time of loss and His peace comfort your family.
Jeff
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