Rev. Sylvia Gonzalez

Rev. Sylvia R. Gonzales went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 24, 2013, in Santa Fe, NM, at the age of 87, surrounding by her loved ones. She was born in 1926, in Ft. Morgan, CO, married the love of her life, Rev. Jose (George) Gonzales September 1958, in Sacramento, CA. She is preceded in death by her parents, Tarcila and Rev. Ysidro Ramirez. She is survived by her husband Rev. Jose G. Gonzales of Santa Fe, NM; daughter Beth Gonzales of Santa Fe, NM; son Reuben, and wife Cindy Gonzales of Denver, CO; son Gilbert and wife Anne Gonzales of Santa Fe, NM; grandson, Bryan, wife Bethany, and great grandson Greyson, of Atlanta, GA; granddaughter Kristen, of Denver, CO; grandson Marcos and granddaughter Amanda of Santa Fe, NM. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, who always balanced her domestic life, with her calling and service to God. She began her ministry at 18 years of age, serving as the National Youth President for the Spanish Assembly of God Church. She helped her father establish churches in Colorado, Nebraska, and California. Later, she taught music at the Latin American Bible Institute in El Paso, TX. In her marriage, she continued her ministry as a pastors wife, and music teacher, at the Spanish Assembly of God Church, Taos, NM, for 32 years, along side her husband Pastor Emeritus George Gonzalez, until retirement in 1987. Again, Gods calling led to service as the President of Assemblies of God Womens Ministries for the surrounding 6-state district. As a wife of 55 years, mother, grandmother and aunt, she loved, nourished, led, and prayed for her family, setting an amazing example as a woman of God. She will be missed immensely by her family, who look forward to seeing her in heaven. The funeral arrangements were handled by Rivera Family Mortuaries of Santa Fe. Services were held on December 30, 2013 and December 31, 2013 at the Christian Life Church in Santa Fe. Interment followed at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe. This obituary is protected by copyright laws, unauthorized use or duplication is prohibited.