~Modesta Gonzales~

YOAKUM: Modesta Gonzales, 59, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025. She was born February 24, 1966 in Mexico to Alberto and Lucina (Landaverde) Galvan.

Modesta was one of 9 children and she loved being part of her family. She became a loving wife, mother and grandmother but always remained close with her brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews. She loved her life, was a good cook and always looked forward to those family gatherings. She loved her Lord and we know she is resting peacefully now.

Survivors are her husband of 23 years, Esequiel Gonzales ; daughter, Marisol Barillas and husband Rogelio and 4 grandchildren, Erick Barillas, Heidy Barillas, Esmeralda Barillas and Jeremias Barillas; 4 step-children, Elizabeth, Valerie, Jason and John Paul; 4 sisters and 4 brothers.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Alberto and Lucina Galvan.

Funeral Service 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home with Pastor Nick Martinez officiating. Burial to follow at Yoakum Oak Grove Cemetery.

Arrangements by Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home, 361-293-5656.

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