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Stella (Mary) Gonzales Obituary

Stella (Mary) Gonzales, a longtime resident of Colorado Springs, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2012. Mary was born in Starkville, Colo. to Jose and Marcelina Duran, the youngest of several brothers and sisters. She married Bonifacio Gonzales on December 17, 1943, and had 12 children. Stella worked as a housekeeper at both Memorial and St. Francis hospitals. She loved music, fishing, dancing, and spending time with and cooking for her family. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, aunt, and friend to all who knew her. Stella was preceded in death by her parents, husband Bonifacio, children Esther Anes, Donna Morrison, Bonnie Fernandez, Manuel Gonzales, Darrell Gonzales, Frankie Gonzales, and several grand and great-grandchildren. She is survived by children June Cardoza, Jean (Jaime) Moncada, Veronica Gonzales, Stella (Dean) Martinez, Jerry (Ginger) Gonzales, Linda (Richard) Ortiz, thirty-three grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Viewing will be 3 to 7 p.m., with rosary at 7 p.m., Wednesday, January 18, at the Comi Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral mass will be Thursday, January 19, 10 a.m. at Holy Trinity Church. Interment will follow at the Trinidad Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be made in Stella's name to Comi Funeral Home, 1804 E. Main Street, Trinidad, Colorado 81082.

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Published by The Gazette on Jan. 17, 2012.

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Rhonda Gonzales

January 18, 2012

Grandma I love you and you will truly be missed. But I know I will see you again someday. Love Rhonda

Troy Gonzales

January 18, 2012

Grandma thank you for being the backbone of this family. The world has truly lost a queen.....but now she can be with her king. I love you and words cant explain how much I'll miss you. Troy

Angie Gash

January 17, 2012

Grandma Gonzales....how honored I am to have have given birth to Troy Ashli & Tiara Gonzales...I will ensure they continue to carry the Gonzales name with the upmost respect and pride...Thank you for your lifes work.."Well Done".

And to the family you all remain in my heart and believe me.....she is happy and in Gods hands now...I love you!

Ashli 'Puqqy' Gonzales

January 17, 2012

I love and miss you Grandma . Your forever in my Heart .

Selena Gonzales

January 17, 2012

Dear Grandma Gonzales,I LOVE you sooo much! You will always be in my heart no matter what! I will definatly miss our song! ~R.I.P~

sabrina gonzales

January 17, 2012

i love u grandma so much u were always there for me u helped raise me.... im going to miss you so much!

Linda Ortiz

January 17, 2012

Dear Mama,
I love and miss you so much, God Bless you and take care of you until I get my chance to take care of you again. I love you Mama!!!! Linda

Sylvia Gonzales

January 17, 2012

I miss you so much Mom. Rest peacfully with the angels and know that you will always be in our hearts.

Lisa Ortiz

January 17, 2012

Grandma Gonzales you will be missed very dearly, We love you so much Were so happy that our girls and us got to spend so much time with you. Now you will be our Gardian angel watching over us. Love you Grandma Love always Lil Rick, Lisa, Aaliyah, Angelique Ortiz

Bev and Joe Kersten

January 17, 2012

Dear Lora and family,
We are so sorry for your loss, I know how much "Gramma" meant to you. You're in our thoughts and prayers.

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