Rosa I. Gonzalez age 69. Passed away at home with her family by her side on Sunday , March 31, 2019. Survived by her life partner Antonio Aviles; her children, Elizabeth Gonzalez (Juan Carlos) Zavala and Gerardo (Diane) Gonzalez; eight grandchildren, Angelica Gonzalez, Arthur Gonzalez, Anthony Gonzalez, Andrew Gonzalez, Amanda Gonzalez, Juan Carlos Zavala, Armando Zavala and Augustus Xavier Zavala; two great-grandchildren, Jace Borre and Aiden szumny;her mother,Maria Agustina Quiroz; her siblings, Yolanda (Jorge) Flores, Octavio (Lourdes) Maldonado Quiroz, Hector (Gabriela) Maldonado Quiroz, Armando (Olga) Maldonado Quiroz, Silvia (Jorge) Rangel, Letricia (Filiberto) Hernandez, Audiel (Miriam) Maldonado Quiroz, Jorge (Veronica) Maldonado Quiroz, Maria Elena ( Gerardo) Correa and Danie (Claudia) Maldonado Quiroz . Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded in death by her husband Arturo Gonzalez; her daughter Laura Gonzalez infancy, her father Arturo Maldonado Sanchez and her brother, Arturo (Rocio) Maldonado Quiroz. Rosa Gonzalez was born in Ciudad Hidalgo, Mexico February 4, 1950 where she grew up surrounded by a big family and many loved ones. After attending school she and her family moved to Guadalajara to start there life where she then met her soon to be husband Arturo. He was her bus driver when she was on her way to work. They fell in love, got Married, and had two children together - Elizabeth and Gerardo in which she loved them dearly. In 1974 they decided to adventure to Chicago, Illinois where she spent the next 16 years working at pen tab, and raising her family. She did a wonderful job raising them to be strong hardworking great people. In 1990 she lost her husband "Arturo Gonzalez" which devastated their family. Rosa stayed strong and kept our family together because they were the most important people in the world to her. Rosa opened her home to many people which included her cousin Christina patiño and brother's Audiel and Daniel whom she loved like they were her own son's. In return they loved her dearly and seen her as much more than a big sister. Rosa was able to find Love again and spend the next 25 years to present with Tony. Rosa had two children, eight grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren whom she loved so much and they loved her. She was like a second mom to Carlos, Armando, and even baby Gus Gus. She lived in the same building with them and was able to spend everyday with them which they all loved. Rosa was a strong and adventurous woman she always spoke her mind and that's what we love most about her. She had a special glance that would put you right in your place. Rosa loved Dunkin Donuts sandwiches, hot decaf coffee, and glazed donuts. She loved communicating with siblings and mom on the Whats App VIP group, and give daily updates of what was going on. She loved traveling, music, dancing, and spending time with friends and family. She was so special to so many and she will be greatly missed. Funeral services will be held at Farkas Funeral Home, 3201 W. Jefferson St. Joliet, IL 60431 on Saturday April 6, 2019 at 10:00AM. Interment will be at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Hillside, IL. Visitation will be Friday April 5, 2019 from 6:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. For more information, please call 815-725-0100 or visit www.farkasfuneralhome.com Rosa Gonzalez nacio un 4 de Febrero de 1950. En Ciudad Hidalgo, Michoacan (Mexico) lugar donde crecio rodeada de su familia y seres queridos. Despues de varios años su familia se muda a la ciudad de Guadalajara Jalisco. Es endonde conoce a la persona que conel tiempo serio su esposo: Arturo Gonzalez Procearon 2 hijos: Elizabeth y Gerardo a quienes amo con todo su ser. En 1974 deciden mover su residencia a la ciudad de Chicago, Illinois. En 1990 sufre la perdida de su esposo Arturo Gonzalez acontecimiento que devasto a su familia.. Ante esta situacion Rosa permanecio fuerte y con incomparable esfuerzo salio adelante junto a sus hijos. Haciendo de ellos 2 extraordiarios seres humanos. Rosa abrio las puertas de su hogar a familiares y amigos. Amo a sus hermanos: Audiel y Daniel como si fueran sus hijos, ellos la vez la vieron como su Madre. Rosa encontro el Amor una vez mas en la persona Antonio Aviles con quien compartio por 25 años su vida. Rosa tenia gusto por sandwiches de Dunkin Donuts asi como por el cafe descafeinado, participaba alegremente en el chat familiar (VIP). Le encantaba viajar, bailar, y escuchar musica. Asi como convivir von familiares y amigos. Rosa fue una persona especial para muchos. Mujer fuerte, valiente, luchadora, y Amorosa. La Extrañaremos por siempre...