Obituary of Lydia Gonzales

Our beloved, Lydia Gonzales, was called to our Heavenly Father on Sunday, August 29, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Santana Carrera and Francisca Villalpando (Juan); and siblings, Martin Villarreal and Sulema Martinez, and by her brother Rene Villarreal.

Lydia is survived by her loving children, Armando Gonzales, Rebecca Gonzales and her husband Jesse, Joe Gonzales Jr., and his wife Wanda, Cristella Gonzales and her husband Shawn Butz, Francisco Gonzales and his wife Rose Pruneda, and Veronica Newman and her husband Andrew; siblings, Frances Ojeda, Olga Rosalez, Sara Rodriguez, Rey Villarreal, Carol Salinas, and Diana Villalpando; as well as many other loving family members and friends.

Visitation will be held from 5:00-9:00 p.m. with Recitation of the Holy Rosary beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Mission Funeral Home - South Side, 6204 South 1st St., Austin, Texas. Catholic Mass will be held at San Jose Catholic Church, 2435 Oak Crest Ave, Austin, TX 78704, on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Onion Creek Memorial Park Cemetery. 

Due to the Coronavirus/COVID-19 Restrictions from the City of Austin,

capacity levels are restricted at funeral homes, churches, and cemeteries.

We politely request the continued use of face coverings in an effort to

help protect our community.   If you are ill or are concerned about the virus,

it is recommended that you not attend services.

The family is so grateful to everyone for their understanding, love, and support

during this very difficult time.