Maria J. Gonzales, 93, of Penasco passed away on October 4, 2005. She is preceded in death by her son Ernesto Gonzales and husband Ramon Jose Gonzales. She is survived by her children, Ramon O. Gonzales, Loyde Gonzales, Lee Gonzales, Edward Gonzales, Sadie Williams, Rosie Flores, her brother, Porfirio Barela and sisters, Feioniz Arguella and Teresa Barela.
There was a visitation on October 8, 2005 at Rivera Chapel followed by a rosary. A rosary was recited on October 9, 2005 at St. Antonia de Padua in Penasco. Mass was held on Monday, October 11, 2005 also at St. Antonia de Padua. Interment followed at Placitas Cemetery.