Sarita Victoria Gonzalez-Dolcater

Sarita Victoria Gonzalez-Dolcater passed away peacefully on May 2, 2024 of heart failure with both of her daughters at her side. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, and mother-in-law who brought joy and comfort to those around her.

She was born on October, 26, 1946 in Brownsville, TX and moved to Austin, TX later in life. She attended Incarnate Word Academy and Villa Maria High School where she made lifelong friendships. She attended college at A&I University where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Pan American University where she received a Masters in Guidance and Counseling. Sarita spent 34 years educating and helping children as a teacher and counselor, making countless impacts on the children and parents she helped. Throughout her career she was known for her empathy, relationship building and her warm and caring personality.

In her free time, Sarita had many artistic outlets through writing short stories and poems to painting, jewelry making for friends and family and gardening, sharing her homegrown veggies with all. She enjoyed visiting the beach, participating in her grandchildren's activities, and baking up delicious sweet treats. What she loved most of all was spending time with family and friends and playing with her two rescue dogs, Mushi and Charlie.

Those who knew Sarita, or "Nuni" to some, would describe her as always smiling, having a positive attitude, and always lending a sympathetic ear. She was connecting with friends and making her family laugh up until the very end. She loved very deeply and prayed for those in need. She had a strong faith in the Lord, and it brought her great comfort and solace in her final days.

She is survived by her daughters, Nina Lawrence of Brownsville, TX and Monica Flores of Austin, TX, her sons-in-law, Bobby Lawrence and Dusty Burcham, and her four adoring grandchildren, Bryan Lawrence, Ava Lawrence, Lucas Burcham and Bennet Burcham, as well as her much loved niece, nephews and their families. She is preceded in death by her parents, Romeo E. Gonzalez and Maria E. Gonzalez, her brother, Enrique A. Gonzalez and her husband, David Dolcater.

Per her wishes, Sarita will be cremated and her funeral services will be held at St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church, 4800 Convict Hill, Austin, TX 78749, on Friday, May 17th at 2pm. A celebration of life will immediately follow in Sienna Hall in an adjoining building.

A mass intention in her honor will be held in her hometown of Brownsville, TX at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 602 E. Elizabeth St on June 23, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. A reception will follow at the home of Nina Lawrence.

Sarita loved feeding those around her; therefore, in lieu of flowers, a favorite dish to share would be welcomed but not at all necessary.

She will forever live in our hearts and memories.

"Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow."

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