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Gonzala Diaz Gonzales

September 15, 1936 ~ November 15, 2019 (age 83) 83 Years Old

Gonzala Gonzales Obituary

Gonzala “Chala” Gonzales September 15, 1936 – November 15, 2019

Gonzala Diaz Gonzales know to family and friends as “Chala” passed away Friday, November 15, 2019 at home surrounded by her family. Chala was born September 15, 1936 in Texas to Leonardo and Concepcion Diaz. She moved to Hanford as a teenager, married and raised her family in this community.

Chala enjoyed Bingo and playing the slot machines. She loved celebrating with her family and friends at parties and family gathering but what she enjoyed most was the time she spent with her beloved grandchildren.

Chala is survived by her children Henry (Denise), Maria (Milton), Socorra, John, Lucy (Myron), Gloria (Silverio), Rose (Dave), Jess and Jim. She is also survived by 26 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 2 great great-grandchildren. She leaves her sisters Ofelia, Eva, Norma and Connie. Chala was preceded in death by her husband, Juan in 2003 and her son Joe in 2013.

Visitation for Chala will be on Friday, November 22, 2019 at 10:30am at St Brigid Catholic Church in Hanford. Rosary will begin at 11:30am and funeral mass will follow at 12:00 pm at the Church. Interment will be private. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Whitehurst McNamara Funeral Home, Hanford.

Visitation
St. Brigid Catholic Church
Friday, November 22, 2019
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
1001 N. Douty Street
Hanford, California 93230

Prayer Service
St. Brigid Catholic Church
Friday, November 22, 2019
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
1001 N. Douty Street
Hanford, California 93230
Rosary

Funeral Service
St. Brigid Catholic Church
Friday, November 22, 2019
12:00 PM
1001 N. Douty Street
Hanford, California 93230
Burial will be private

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