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Maria "Sooky" Gonzales, age 46, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, friend, and teacher, passed away on Monday evening, May 23, 2005 at her home, after a hard fought battle with cancer. Sooky, a resident of Albuquerque since 1996, was born and raised in Juarez, Mexico. She is survived by her loving husband of 15 years, Richard; her daughter, Luz Alondra and her husband Shane Fisher; sister, Rebecca Olivia Moya; mother in law, Rose Gonzales; brother in law, Larry and wife Kathy Gonzales; sister in law, Margaret and husband Charlie Gutierrez; brother in law, John Gonzales; six godchildren: Vlather, Olaf, Guadalupe, Angel, Alejandra, Andrew; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Sooky's passing will leave a large void in many hearts. Sooky graduated from the Universidad Autonoma de Ciudad Juarez in 1986 and taught school in Juarez until 1991 when she was married and immigrated to the United States. Sooky began work with APS at Reginald Chavez Elementary School in 1996 as an Educational Assistant, while continuing her education to become a certified bilingual educator. Sooky loved children and felt her mission in life was to be an educator. Sooky had many hobbies including painting, jewelry making, and arts and crafts of all types. She loved to decorate her home and had an extensive Coca Cola memorabilia collection. Sooky loved to be "on the go" with her husband Richard and Luz Alondra before she was married. You could never find them at home for two weekends in a row. Y un bello girasol Que nos dio dulces semillas De amor. . . Y un girasol de nombre Sooky Que por ser tan Hermosa El sol se sintio envidioso Y al cielo con Dios lo llevo. Visitation will be on Friday, May 27, 2005 from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. at Fitzgerald and Son, 3113 Carlisle Blvd. NE with a Rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church at 5311 Phoenix NE Friday evening. A Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, May 28, 2005 at 1 p.m. at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 5311 Phoenix, NE. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Research Treatment Center at UNM Hospital, there will be a donation box available during the services. Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors 3113 Carlisle Blvd. NE 884-1188
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