Obituary of Celia Gonzalez

CELIA GONZALEZ EDINBURG- Celia Gonzalez, 65, went to her eternal home with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ Wednesday, January 26, 2022 surrounded by her family in Edinburg. Mrs. Gonzalez was preceded in death by her parents, Ernesto and Petra Lopez; four brothers, Eduardo, Roberto, Ernesto and Manuel Lopez; brother-in-law, Raul Donava. Celia worked for the Edinburg School District for 30 years. She retired as the cafeteria manager at Edinburg North High School in 2017. She enjoyed her retirement doing what she loved, spending time with her grandchildren. She always enjoyed supporting her children and grandchildren in everything they did and attending all events if possible. Everyone appreciated and enjoyed her great sense of humor and amazing cooking. Celia will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Mrs. Gonzalez is survived by her husband, Ramon Gonzalez; three children, Ernesto (Angelita) Gonzalez, Ramon (Julissa) Gonzalez and Alexis Gonzalez; grandchildren, Clara Gonzalez, Rhaylla Gonzalez, Rhylissa Gonzalez, Angelina Normendez and Jolene Normendez; five siblings, Luis (Amparo) Lopez, Peter (Elva) Lopez, Maria Elena (Rodolfo) Castillo, Norma L. Donava and Rosa Alma (Richard) Santoscoy; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. rosary, Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at Legacy Chapels 4610 South Jackson Road in Edinburg. Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edinburg. Interment will follow at Val Verde Memorial Gardens in Donna. Funeral Services are under the direction of Legacy Chapels in Edinburg.