Petra Gonzales

On Friday, August 21, 2020 Heaven gained a new angel. Petra Gonzales was born January 18, 1919 in Waco, Texas to Antonio F. and Maria Hernandez Gonzales. Throughout her 101 years she took care of several family members and worked hard her entire life. In fact, up until she was 92, she was making tamales for several Waco restaurants.

She was preceded in death by her parents; six of her seven brothers, Daniel, Isidoro, Anastacio, Clemente, Gilbert and Paul; and her sisters, Alvina (who passed at age 3) and Mary Vasquez.

She is survived by her brother, Concepcion H. Gonzales and wife, Florence and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held Friday, August 28 from 6 to 8 pm with the Rosary to be recited at 7pm in the chapel of OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, August 29 at 10am at St. Francis Catholic Church, located at 3rd and Jefferson in Waco. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.