Viola Gonzales' Obituary
Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, Viola F. Gonzales, was called home on May 19, 2022, after an unexpected accident. She was born on August 13, 1941, in New Mexico to Jose and Matilda Garcia. Viola was lovingly raised with the Cisneros Family in El Prado, New Mexico.
She is preceded in death by her parents; Jose and Matilda Garcia, brother; Leo Sarafin Garcia, daughters; Pauline Gonzales and Darlene Cruz, and great-grandsons; Antonio Romero and Kristopher Romero. She is survived by her husband; Max Alires, brother; Sam Garcia (MJ), Sons: Al Gonzales, Paul Gonzales (Betty), Tony Gonzales, daughters; Corrine Inger (Charles), Susan Gonzales (Michael), 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great-grandchildren.
Our family has memories of her listening to New Mexico Spanish music, Saturday morning while she cleaned the house, enjoying camping and dancing. We also remember her preparing the entire meal for the holiday gatherings. She was a devoted Catholic, dedicating 7:00 a.m. daily to praying the rosary. After which she and Max would sit on the porch drinking their coffee, while she laughed at his silly jokes. Although she could no longer prepare the entire meal, she never showed up to a family event without her delicious green chili. She loved being with family and friends. She will be truly missed.
On Wednesday, June 1, 2022, a Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Holy Rosary will be recited at 11:30 a.m., and a Funeral Mass at 12:00 Noon, all at Saint Ann’s Catholic Church, 450 East 2100 South, followed by a Committal, at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 4th Avenue and T Street. Funeral director, Neil O’Donnell Funeral Home.
We would like to thank St Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado, for the love and compassion they showed our mother and our family, a special thanks to Father Brian, for all his spiritual guidance and assistance in bringing our mother home to Utah. Thank you to all our family and friends for sharing your love and prayers through this difficult journey.
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