IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Norma
Gonzalez

Feb 17, 1948 — May 11, 2025

Harlingen

Obituary

Norma Gonzalez, 77, entered the Lord's kingdom on May 11, 2025, in Harlingen, Texas.

Norma was born on February 17, 1948, to Ignacio Martinez and Alicia Jimenez.

Norma is preceded in death by a son, Rene Fernando Gonzalez; parents, Ignacio and Alicia Martinez; and a brother, Ignacio Martinez Jr.

Norma met her soulmate in Downtown Harlingen. On October 28, 1966, she was married to Eleuterio M. Gonzalez at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. She devoted her heart to Eleuterio and blessed him with two sons whom she cherished deeply. Both Eleuterio and Norma regularly attended Assumption Catholic Church, having received sacraments since childhood there. Norma actively participated in her sons' school, serving as president of the Thomas Jefferson Elementary PTA and avid member of the HOSTs Program. She gave her loving support to her family always, traveling extensively for events her sons participated in during their high school and college years. She loved being with her family and the experiences she had with her children and husband. Norma also possessed a profound love for her community and frequently babysat for neighbors and friends. Many regard her as a second mother to this day. She often said "I Love You More" – "God Bless You Keep You Healthy and Safe".

Left behind to cherish her loving memory is her loving husband of 58 years, Eleuterio M. Gonzalez; son, Adam Gonzalez; daughter-in-law, Jennifer Gonzalez; and many relatives, friends, God children and "adopted" children.

Visitation will begin on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, from 1:00 p.m.  – 9:00 p.m. with a prayer of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Trinity Funeral Home Chapel in Harlingen, Texas.

A funeral procession will depart Thursday, May 15, 2025, from Trinity Funeral Chapel at 9:45 a.m. for a mass of Christian burial at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church in Harlingen, Texas.

Burial is to follow to Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in La Feria, Texas after the funeral mass.

Honored to serve as her pallbearers will be Edward Argueto, Juan Garcia, Manny Garcia, Brendon Rodriguez, Adan Nieto, & Jude Rodriguez.

With profound love and remembrance, the family of Norma Gonzalez have entrusted her funeral arrangements to Freddy & Lenny Elizondo - Funeral Directors/Owners at Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home, 1002 East Harrison Avenue Harlingen, TX 78550. You may contact us at (956)364-2444 or visit us at www.trinityfunerals.com

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Funeral Services

Visitation

May
14

Wednesday

1:00 - 9:00 pm

Prayer of the Holy Rosary

May
14

Wednesday

Starts at 7:00 pm

Funeral Mass

May
15

Thursday

Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church

1313 West Buchanan Street, Harlingen, 78550

Starts at 10:00 am

Interment

May
15

Thursday

Starts at 11:00 am

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