Ramona Gonzales Lopez, our beautiful, sweet mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and loving wife, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family in her home on Friday, Oct. 12, 2018.
She was born Nov. 20, 1933, in Rodarte, New Mexico, to Victoriano and Estefanita Gonzales of Rodarte, New Mexico.
She married her sweetheart, Tranquilino Lopez Jr., on May 26, 1958, in New Mexico when they embarked on his military career that landed them in their forever-home in Tooele.
She was a nanny prior to employment with Univac and later retired from Tooele Army Depot. She always greeted everyone with her beautiful smile. Her family was her pride and joy and usually the subject of her conversations. Her most favorite time spent was that with her loved ones. She was actively involved and gave them her heart in times of sadness and joy.
She was a devoted Catholic and member of St. Marguerite Catholic Church in Tooele.
Ramona is survived by her husband of 60-plus years, Tranquilino Lopez Jr., Tooele, Utah; six children, Larry Lopez (Diana), Taos, New Mexico; Lorraine Mascarenas (Joe), Tooele, Utah; Loretta Herron (Tim), Tooele, Utah; Louise Wiedmer (Alan), Vernal, Utah; Lori Hammond, Columbia, South Carolina; and Steve Lopez (Bobbie), Tooele, Utah; 16 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; brothers, Lawrence (Cecilia), Ermo (Liz), Victor (Diana), Bernie (Rose), Liberato (Josie); sisters, Rosa and Otilia Polaco (Ike); and sisters-in-law, Ruth and Eva Gonzales.
She was preceded in death by her mother, father, and brothers, Eustaquio, Michael, Jose, Juan, and sisters, Carlota and Alicia.
The family invites all who knew Ramona to a visitation and rosary on Thursday, Oct. 18 from 6-8 p.m. at St. Marguerite Catholic Church, 15 S. 7th St., Tooele, Utah. The family will receive condolences Friday, Oct. 19 from 10-10:45 a.m. followed by mass at 11 a.m. at the same location. Interment will be at Tooele City Cemetery. A luncheon will follow in the St. Marguerite Social Hall.
We extend our gratitude to Dr. Shultz, and Jordan, Debbie, Sue, Rachel and staff of Harmony Home Health, and Deacon Joe Bittmen.