Maria Julianita Gonzales

Maria Julianita Gonzales, age 98, born in Mountainair, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on September 21, 2025. Maria is survived by her son, Ted Gonzales Jr.; sisters, Isabel Valtierra and Carmen Rodriguez; several nieces, nephews, and extended family members. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pablo and Maria Lesperance Jr., and siblings, Paul Lesperance, Arthur Lesperance, Patsy Garcia-Lesperance, and Tillie Garcia Lesperance. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. at San Jose Catholic Church 2401 Broadway Blvd SE with a Rosary to be recited at 10:00a.m. by Mariana Rodriguez. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. with burial to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery 1900 Edith Blvd NE.