"My condolences goes out to The Gonzales-Limas Family
Mary was a very sweet and hard worker.She will truly be missed."
In loving memory of
Mary Gonzales-Limas
January 9, 1946 - January 4, 2020
Mary Ellen Gonzales-Limas, 73, passed into eternal life on Saturday, January 4, 2020. She is preceded in death by her father, Albert T. Gonzales; brother, Albert L. Gonzales; daughter, Deborah Ann Vera-Rebolloso and son, John Albert Vera. She is survived by her husband of 22 years, Candelario Rodriguez Limas; sons, Paul Manuel Vera; David Anthony (Monica) Vera; daughter, Christina Marie (Nicholas) Pulido; adopted daughter, Jeannette (Marcelo) Benavides; 24 grandchildren; 28 Great grandchildren; mother, Elida Gonzales; brother, Roy Gonzales; sister, Mary Lou (Luis) Rodriguez-Soto; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, many lifelong friends and co-workers.
A celebration of life and visitation will begin at 3:00 pm Monday, January 13, 2020 and also at 5:30 pm.
Funeral services under the direction of Harrell Funeral Home, 4435 Frontier Trail, Austin, TX 78745.
Final Farewell Service, Tuesday, January 14, 2020, 10:00 am with Interment at Assumption Cemetery, Austin, Texas.
A reception in Mary Ellen's honor will follow.
Her beautiful life will forever be cherished in the lives of her family.
Tributes
"My condolence to her family for their loss. Mary was a good friend from Govalle School years to Allan Jr. High years. She always had a smile on her face when I knew her. Very friendly with all who knew her. A beautiful person to have known when I did. "
"I knew Mary through my work with the Central Texas Food Bank and our partnership with HACA. She was an inspiration and seemed to have an unending supply of energy. With her help we were able to provide food to senior citizens residing in the HACA properties. I always admired her warmth and her can-do spirit. Rest in Peace, Mary. May your loved ones left behind find peace in your amazing legacy. God bless you all-Sherry Kleinert"
"My condolences and deepest sympathy goes out to the family and many friends that loved this beautiful and wonderful lady. Mary and I worked together for many many years. I had not seen Mary for a few years but I could never forget my co workers at HACA. Mary was a woman who loved people, her residents because they were all hers , loved her and she loved them back and enjoyed helping anyone that she could help. She was always on the go but enjoyed every moment of her job. She will be greatly missed by everyone who I re her. Rest in peace my dear friend. Gone but not forgotten. Prayers for the family. Melda Sanchez Quinney"
"My deepest sympathy go out to family and friends of Mary. Mary was respected for her love and commitment to the HACA residents and organization. She frequently worked on projects with the staff at Family Eldercare and also worked with us on helping individual residents fulfill their needs. She will be greatly missed. Joyce Hefner, Family Eldercare"
"My condolences to the family and friends. I worked with Mary several years ago at HACA. Mary was a strong advocate for her residents and a energetic force of a woman. She was always on the move! She always had a smile and knew exactly how to make you laugh. She?ll be miss.
Julie Loredo "
"My deepest sympathy to the family. I worked with Mary at HACA for a short time many years ago! She was such an energetic force at work. She was so much fun. She always made me laugh and I always looked forward to seeing her each day. She was an Angel on earth that will be missed tremendously. Joyce LeRoux"
"We will always have fond memories of Mary (Nena). Her quick smile and positive attitude always cheered us up. Everyone who knew her will miss her. May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. With sincere condolences-the Mack DeLeon, Jr. family."
"My condolences to the family. I worked with Mary at HACA years ago. She was such a strong advocate for the residents. She will be greatly missed. "