Ofelia Gonzalez

    Mass of Christian Burial for Ofelia Gonzalez, 92, of Lamesa will be held Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church with Reverend Sylvester Dsouza officiating.  A burial will follow in Dawson County Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Branon Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a rosary being said at 7:00 p.m. at Branon Funeral Home Chapel.
    Ofelia passed away December 29, 2023, in Lamesa surrounded by her family.  She was born March 20, 1931, to Cecilio and Fidela (Moreno) Trejo in San Diego, Texas.  She married Jose Santana Gonzalez on April 9, 1949 in Alice, Texas.
    Ofelia was a very devout Catholic dedicating herself to helping her church in any way possible. She was a member of the Guadalupanas, the Cursillistas, and also served as a Eucharistic Minister for many years. Ofelia loved watching western movies and embroidering … winning first place at the fair. She enjoyed gardening and cooking for the family, which she loved dearly and will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing and loving her.
    She is survived by her son, Cecilio Gonzalez of Lamesa; daughters, Ida Lopez of Lamesa, Janie Acosta of Lamesa, Dalia Barrera of Levelland and Delia Hilburn and husband Roger of Lubbock; 16 grandchildren; 42 great grandchildren; and 32 great-great grandchildren.  
    She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Jose Santana Gonzalez, and four brothers, Octavio Trejo, Isael Trejo, Cecilio Trejo and Ramon Trejo.
    Family suggests memorials to a charity of your choice.
    To send condolences online, please visit www.branonfuneralhome.com.

– Press-Reporter obituary services