ZAPATA, TEXAS- Maria Nelda Gonzalez 78, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Weslaco, Texas.

Mrs. Gonzalez, is preceded in death by her husband, Joel Z. Gonzalez; parents, Manuel Perez and Amalia "Molly" Dixon; brothers, Johnny Dixon, Juan Antonio "La Paca" Martinez, Ruben L. Dixon, James Dixon.

Mrs. Gonzalez is survived by her daughters, Maricela (David) Ramirez, Blanca Gonzalez (Mario Martinez Jr.), Frances Gonzalez, Cristina Gonzalez; Son-in-law, Ezequiel Molina; Grandchildren, David Ramirez Jr., Joel E. Ramirez, Amanda V. Ramirez (Gladys Ornelas), Yvonne (Johnny) Flores, Virginia Ramirez, Dante Gonzalez, Nicolas (Anna) Molina, Cody A. Molina, Alexandra Molina, Averee Sarmiento; brother, Billy Dixon; sisters, Maria "Yaya" Jaramillo, Rosie Salazar, Eva Dixon, Brenda (Michael) Kohler.

The Family would like to give a special thanks to Carlos Nandin.

Visitation hours will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Rose Garden Funeral Home.

On Friday, October 3, 2025, we will open at 8:00 a.m. and depart at 9:30 a.m. for a funeral mass at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Zapata Texas.

Committal services will follow at Zapata County Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Rose Garden Funeral Home Daniel A. Gonzalez, Funeral Director, 2102 N. US HWY 83 Zapata, Texas.