Diane Gonzales

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Diane Gonzales

August 30, 1945 ~ October 28, 2018

Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt Diane Rose Gonzales left us peacefully at the age of 73 on October 28, 2018 to live eternally with her beloved Luciano, who preceded her in death.

She was born to Conrad and Margaret Cruz in Durango, Colorado and married Luciano Gonzales in February 1965 in Magna, Utah. She was a wife, mother, homemaker, and had a full career at Northrup Grumman. After retirement, she developed a passion for water aerobics (“the waters”) and a healthier lifestyle. Diane truly loved her family and having them all around gave her great joy. She enjoyed family events and gatherings, whether it was a meal or party at one of her children’s homes, sitting at the bowling alley giving high fives, visiting with her sisters or brother, listening to karaoke, or having a dance-a-thon with her grandchildren. Diane also loved her day trips to Wendover for a bit of slot machine fun and to Idaho for lottery tickets. She also really enjoyed eating out and frequented many local restaurants. She especially enjoyed free pie for dessert.

She is survived by her children, Lewis Gonzales, Lonnie (Stacey) Gonzales and Peggy (David) Nguyen; grandchildren Shalair, Samantha, Chantel, Jordan, Ashton and Janessa; great-grandchildren Shaydyn and Preslee; sisters Yvonne, Sophie and Kathy; brother David; and cousins, nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her husband Luciano, her parents, and cousins, nieces and nephews.  

A funeral Mass was held November 5, 2018 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church (Magna). Committal was at Utah Veterans Memorial Park.