- Date Of Birth: February 19, 1936
- Date Of Death: April 7, 2020
- State: New Mexico
ERLINDA A. GONZALES, 84, a resident of Santa Fe, departed this world and went home to be with our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Erlinda was born on February 19, 1936 to Gregorita Romero Ortega and Manuel T. Ortega, and was the youngest of twelve children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose Hilario Gonzales; son, Jose H. (Larry) Gonzales; parents, Gregorita (Lita) and Manuel Ortega; and all her siblings.
Erlinda was active in many community activities in Santa Fe with the Fraternal Order of Eagles, and earned the “Mother Of The Year” award in 1993. Without any hesitation, Erlinda volunteered to assist with political campaigns, fund raising events, and numerous family functions. She was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She had the biggest smile, and blue eyes that danced with joy and mischief! Her huge heart and unconditional love for family members, nieces, nephews, and friends, have made a big impact in their lives, and will never be forgotten. We were truly blessed to have her in our lives, and will always cherish the many memories we have with Erlinda, “Mom”, “Grandma Linda”, and “Aunt Linda”.
She is survived by her sons, Leonard Gonzales (Erlinda), Manuel Gonzales (Liza); grandchildren, Ronnie, Jeremy, Suzanne Gonzales, and Veronica; great-grandchildren, Donovan and Derrick Gonzales, Dante and Gabriela Chavez, Natalia Rodriguez, Anastasia Rivera, whom Erlinda loved and adored, and was affectionately called “Grandma Linda”; and numerous other loving relatives and friends.
