Mrs. Elizabeth Gonzalez

UTICA - Mrs. Elizabeth Gonzalez, age 69, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019 at MVHS at St. Luke’s Healthcare. Born in Carolina, Puerto Rico on February 9, 1950, Elizabeth was the daughter of the late Sixto and Isabel (Gonzalez) Gonzalez. She was raised and educated in Puerto Rico and some years later moved to Utica. In 2002, in Puerto Rico, she married Ruben Perez with whom she shared 32 years in a loving union. As a matriarch and homemaker, she enjoyed caring for her family and home. Elizabeth was blessed with an amazing, giving, charismatic personality and was beloved by everyone who knew her. The kitchen of her home was her favorite place and she enjoyed teaching others how to cook and bake. Her hobbies included arts & crafts, specifically crocheting and making magnificent national flags out of beads. She is survived by her spouse, Ruben Perez; her daughter, Julia Rodriguez; grandchildren, Julissa, Andrea, Manuel “Manny”, Bedyth, Dennisse, Elizabeth, and Gill. She cherished the memory of her granddaughter Johanna who passed away in 2014. She also leaves her great-grandchildren, Jonathan, Julmarie, Zyenna, Irou, Zariana, Izaniela, Isabelamari, Ezekiel, Klay, Reyna, Amoré, Azheron, and Kold’o; her sister, Maria Gonzalez; brother, Neftali Gonzalez; many nieces, especially acknowledging Sonia Carmona; nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and many in-laws in Puerto Rico. She was predeceased by her sisters, Sixta Gonzalez, and Carmen Gonzalez; and her brothers, Jose Antonio Gonzalez, Domingo Gonzalez, and Benjamin Gonzalez. The family is grateful to the staff at St. Luke’s Healthcare for everything they did for Elizabeth, particularly the staff of the ICU and the 5th floor for their outstanding care; and the personnel of The Pines at Utica for the compassionate care provided to Elizabeth during her stay. Visitation will be held Saturday from 3:00-4:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Elizabeth’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Saturday afternoon at 4:00 at the funeral home immediately upon conclusion of visitation. Interment will take place in Forest Hill Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Mrs. Elizabeth Gonzalez

February 9, 1950 - December 2, 2019