Isabel Meza Gonzales

1918 ∼ 2012

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Isabel Meza Gonzales, 93, was born November 19, 1918 in Beaumont to Mariano S. & Hesiquia Rodriguez Meza and passed away May 30, 2012 at her residence. Mrs. Gonzales worked from 1943 – 1945 during World War II at Pennsylvania Shipyard in Beaumont as a welder. She then continued working as a welder at Bethlehem Steel in Beaumont from 1967 – 1984, prior to retiring.

A gathering of friends and family will take place at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home Friday, June 1 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM with a rosary beginning at 6:00 PM. A mass of Christian burial will be Saturday, at 10:00 AM at Cristo Rey Catholic Church, 767 Avenue A, Beaumont with interment following at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont.

Mrs. Gonzales is survived by her son, Edward Gonzales III and his significant other, Mitzi J. Altersberger; daughter, Vivian M. Gore; granddaughter, Teresa Gore; sister, Carmen M. O'Shea; nieces, Kathryn Hernandez-Roeder, Dolores O'Shea, Patricia O'Shea Hardy, and Denise O'Shea Guerrero; nephews, Jerry O'Shea and Alan O'Shea; 5 great nieces, 1 great-great niece and 1 great-great nephew She is preceded in death by her husband, Edward Gonzales Jr.; her parents; brothers, Augustine, Marion, Julian, Cecilio and Pedro Meza; sisters, Juanita R. Hernandez and Mariana Meza.

The family would like to express special thanks to Gloria Boseman, Hazel and Clayton Haynes and Lashanda and Jericho White for their care and attention to Mrs. Gonzales.

Condolences

Anonymous June 4, 2012

My condolence to the family of Mrs. Gonzales. She was such a beautiful lady with a sweet spirit. I miss seeing her and Mr. Gonzales dancing the night away at at church events and other celebrations. They were both great dancers! May God comfort you du##imported-begin##Alma Garza-Cruz##imported-end##

Anonymous June 4, 2012

My condolences. I remember Isabel, Big Ed, Little Edward and Vivian well.##imported-begin##Dan Reyes##imported-end##

Anonymous June 2, 2012

To the Gonzalez family, I am so sorry to hear of Isabel passing. She was always had a wonderful smile to greet you. My prayers are with all your famliy at this time. Liz Estrello Colicher##imported-begin##Liz Colicher##imported-end##

Anonymous June 1, 2012

I am so sorry for the death of your mother. I will be unable to attend the services I am in Arlington at the moment. I know that at this time you are sad, but your mother is in a much better place. She is with her family and they were waiting for her. ##imported-begin##Gracie Gonzales##imported-end##

Anonymous June 1, 2012

Tia Isabel we love you and will miss you. But I know that you will be happy to be with Tio Edward and the rest of the family in heaven.##imported-begin##Carol Gonzales##imported-end##

Anonymous June 1, 2012

Vivian, Carmen, Dona Lupe's siblings: I am very sorry that Isabel has left you. I do remember her. She was a beautiful and nice lady. I remember her as a welder at Bethlehem Steel. May God comfort you during this time. Mayo##imported-begin##Mayo Martinez Collazo##imported-end##