Domitila "Tillie" Gonzales

Safe in the arms of Jesus, safe on his gentle breast, there by his love shall she rest. Domitila “Tillie” Gonzales was born on April 23, 1921 – November 11, 2021 and died peacefully at her home of natural causes. She was 100. Tillie was the most loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, Joe E. Gonzales, her mother Benita Fresquez Martinez, father Enemesio O Martinez, sisters Helen Naranjo, Lydia Stone and brother Leo Martinez. She is survived by her children Paul and his wife Mary Gonzales, Paula Gonzales, grandchildren, Gustavo Gonzales, Darian and his wife Kendra Gonzales, Dana Anton Gonzales, sisters Josie Martinez, Mickie Medina and husband Dan, Rita Apel and husband Charles, Zoraida Martinez, Susie Lucero, and brother Anthony Martinez. Tillie had many, many loving nephews, nieces and endearing friends.

Tillie was a devout Catholic and spent her days and nights in prayer. Her undying love for faith, family, and friends is what Tillie is known for. In all our hearts Tillie’s memory will always be that of a faithful, strong, happy, and caring daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. All who met Tillie will remember her for the beautiful caring person she was. A short poem comes to mind, from Father Unknown, “Remember me for what I stand for, not for what this world stands for, remember me for my faith, not the lack of that plaques this world, remember me for the smiles, not the tears I have shed; remember, that in the end I stand in the kingdom untouched by the sorrows seen in bitter days long since past, remember, I am better now where I am, for we shall meet again and I will remember you.” Tillie will be missed but her memory shall never fade.

Rosary will be held on Wednesday April 20, 2022 with the Rosary at 9:15 am and the Mass to follow at 10:00 am at the Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe Church in Pojoaque New Mexico. Reception will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Arroyo Seco following the mass. A private interment will be held at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe at a later date. The family wishes to express a very special and heartfelt thanks for the excellent care provided by Maria Theresa Gutierrez, and Perla Yesenia Beltran. Also, thanks to the Visiting Nurses of Los Alamos, Jack Allison RN, and Dr. Stephanie Lucero, MD. 

In life we loved you dearly; in death we love you still. In our hearts you hold a special place no one will ever fill. The family requests to not give potted plants, in lieu plants or flowers please donate to the Carmelite Monastery of Santa Fe or another Catholic sisters organization. To share a memory, please visit the Rivera Family Funeral Home at www.riverafuneralhome.com