Mary Gonzales

Mary M. Gonzales, 93, of Santa Fe, NM, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2024. She was born on July 3, 1930, to Juan Jose and Andelesia Medrano. She was a devout Catholic who exemplified the values of compassion, and love.

Mary was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, a Word Search puzzle enthusiast, and one of the craftiest persons around. She lovingly created afghans for her family and friends. Each one a reminder of her affection and care, wrapping her loved ones in her embrace even when she couldn't be physically present.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and son David and Douglas Gonzales, brother Joe Medrano, sister Jane Vigil, and other family members. 

She is survived by her loving children, son Louis Gonzales (Dolores), daughter Mercy Clay (Martin), son Mark Gonzales (Margaret), sister Irene Lucero, brothers Tom Medrano (Teresa) and Val Medrano (Celia), in-laws Manual and Mae Gonzales and Bobby Vigil. Also surviving her are her adoring grandchildren Anthony Gonzales, Andrea Vargas (Estevan), Annissa Ortiz (Nathan), Chris Clay, Nick Gonzales (Karla), Louis Gonzales (Daisy), Myranda Sanchez (Jeff), Issac Gonzales, and Eli Gonzales, her 10 great-grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends. Their love and support brought solace and strength to Mary throughout her life.

Services for Mary will be held at Santa Maria de la Paz Catholic Church on Friday, February 9, 2024, with a rosary at 9:30 AM, a funeral mass at 10:00 AM, and a burial at the National Cemetery at 12:30 PM. A reception to celebrate Mary will follow the burial at Santa Maria Social Center.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to their favorite local charity (Food pantry, animal shelter, Coats for Kids, etc.)

Mary will be remembered for her unwavering faith, her courageous spirit, and her commitment to the love of her family. Let her life serve as a symbol of kindness, humility, and gratitude for all creation. As we mourn, let us honor the everlasting mark she made on our lives and the legacy of love she leaves us with.