Helen Gonzalez

Helen Gonzalez age 70 of Woodland, CA formerly of Sunnyside, WA passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2018 in Woodland, WA. Helen was born March 4, 1948 in Billings, Montana the daughter of Carmelo and Maria (Guajardo) Corona. She received her early education in Salinas, CA.  Helen married the love of her life Jose Gonzalez on July 25, 1965 in Prosser, WA. Helen worked at Andrus and Roberts Produce for 15 years. She loved having her family work as a unit. Working in the fields brought them closer together, hard work, traveling, laughter and love was all part of a day’s work. Helen enjoyed listening to Tejano music while cooking and making tortillas daily, watching novelas and spending time with her family. Helen was a very religious person and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Sunnyside, WA.

Helen is survived by her children Mike Gonzalez, Richard Gonzalez  both of Yakima, WA, Delia Hernandez (Remigio) of Fresno, CA and Jose Gonzalez (Oralia) of Escondido, CA, fourteen grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. She is also survived by siblings Joe Corona of TX, Mary Corona of CA, Susie Corona of AZ, Rosie Villa, Lupe Garza, Lucy Fernandez, Martin Corona, Virginia Guerrero all of CA and very special sister-in-law Raquel Corona of CA. She is preceded in death by her husband Jose Gonzalez, parents Carmelo and Maria Corona and two brothers Raymond Corona Sr. and Frank Corona.

Viewing and visitation will be held Monday, April 23, 2018 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm with recitation of Holy Rosary at 6:00 pm at the Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Sunnyside, WA. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at 10:00 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Sunnyside, WA with burial to follow at Lower Valley Memorial Gardens in Sunnyside, WA. Those wishing to sign Helen’s online memorial book may do so at www.funeralhomesmith.com Smith Funeral Homes in care of arrangements.

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