1987-2012
Stephanie Gonzales, age 24, a resident of Belen, passed away on Thursday, January 19. She was a gentle, kind, quiet and loving person and was a wonderful mother to her only son, Vicente, whom she loved with all her heart. Stephanie was a loving sister to her brother, Anthony and had a special relationship with her “favorite” Marlena Baca. She loved her “Nana”, Mary Lou very much and her grandma, Merejilda. She will forever remain in out hearts and will be greatly missed. Stephanie and her mother, Angela passed away within minutes of each other. She was preceded in death by her father, Anthony Gonzales. Stephanie is survived by her son, Vicente Herrera; brother, Anthony “Guy-Guy Gonzales; and her grandmothers, Mary Lou Romero and Merejilda Gonzales. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. May God bless you always. Angels all around you. We love you!!! All services will be held at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church beginning with a Viewing at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 26, with a Rosary to be recited at 10:30 a.m. and Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Belen Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Wilfred Gonzales, Simona Lopez, Roxanne Romero, Joylene Zengerly, Mariah Saucedo, and Audrey Gutierrez. Honorary Pallbearers will be Marlana Baca, Myra Gabaldon, and Meghan Saucedo.