Maria Thelma Gonzalez

Marie Thelma (Gerald) Gonzalez, 44 of Elkhart Indiana, passed away unexpectedly at home on January 3, 2024. Marie attended Elkhart Central High School, Elkhart, IN Marie enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, fishing, and bike riding.

Marie is survived by her Husband, Armando Gonzalez of Elkhart, IN Mother, Kathie Bennett (Timothy Byrd) of Elkhart IN. Twin Sister Mary (Vincent) Hines Elkhart, IN, Yvonne Makley, Ohio. Brother, Jay (Jennifer) Pretty, Edgerton, WI. Son, Armando (Nicole) Gonzalez Jr. Elkhart, IN. 3 Daughters, Mattie Gonzalez, Maria Gonzalez, Jennica Benitez, all of Elkhart IN. Grandchildren, Harmony, Julius, Ki'Lani and Christopher. Nieces, Ashley Johnson, Isabel Ortiz, Breann Ortiz, all of Elkhart IN, Annabel Hernandez , MO, and Nevaeh Pretty, Edgerton, WI. Nephews, Johnathan Pretty, Morris Ortiz, Elkhart, IN Johnny Pretty Jr, Cameron Pretty, Edgerton, WI. Aunts, Vickie Gerald, Shoemaker, Sara Perez, all of Elkhart. Betsy Main, KY. Uncle, Michael (Misty) Winters, Elkhart, IN Cousins, Brandon Shoemaker, John Newell, Melissa Schmerber, Kaitlyn Warlick, Kimmy Harris, Easton Winters. Mother in law Nelida Norma Martinez. In laws, Leticia and Rene Garcia, Maritza and Edward Pena.

Marie proceeded in death by her grandparents, Luther and Mary Winters. Great Grandmother Thelma Shaw, Great Grandfather James Shaw, Uncle Jimmy Gerald.

Services will be held, January 27th True Vine Tabernacle 54365 Independence St. Elkhart, IN. Starting 11am. Luncheon to follow at True Vine Tabernacle.