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Gonzales -- Bessie Gonzales, 79, passed away on January 20, 2001. Bessie was born on December 6, 1921 and was a long time resident of New Mexico. Bessie was preceded in death by her father Juan Gallegos, mother Anita Gallegos, sister Alicia Sanchez, and brother Alcario Gallegos. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, John J. Gonzales, son Benny and Ruth Gonzales; four sisters, Alejandra Gonzales, Helen Maestas, Fita Rivera, and Maria Vigil; one brother, Jesus Gallegos; seven grandchildren Ronald Gonzales and FiancÈe Beverly Diaz, Charlie and Christina Gonzales, Ludean Perkins, Lawrence and Paula Gonzales, Julie and Sam Delgado, Marie Lucero, and Sylvia Trujillo; 16 great-grandchildren, Marvin Gurule, Mishay Gonzales, Natalie Gonzales, Yolonda and Amber Perkins, Matthew and Chlesea Gonzales, Jessica and Anthony Gonzales, Michael, Peter, Stephen and Joseph Lucero, Raymond, Richard and Valerie Trujillo; two great-great grandchildren, Dominque and Jasmine Gurule; and many nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by her loving family. Final Visitation will be held today from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the 8th Street Chapel of Garcia Mortuary. Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at 12:00 noon at St. Anne's Catholic Church. Bessie will be laid to rest at Mt. Calvary Cemetery after the Mass. Casket bearers will be her grandsons Ronald, Charles and Lawrence Gonzales, grandson in law Sam Delgado, Juan Garcia and Great Grandson Marvin Gurule. Honorary bearers will be great grandsons Raymond Trujillo, Michael Lucero and Matthew Gonzales. Funeral Services are in the care of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave., SW 243-5222.
        Published on: Wed January 24, 2001