Maria de Jesus Gonzalez, 87, of Pachuca Hidalgo passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2016.Maria loved to cook, be around her family, telling jokes and making us all laugh. Maria was a strong beautiful woman who always gave her best to everything she did. She was full of pride and loved life. Maria is greatly loved, her contagious smile and laughter will be missed. Mother/Grandmother you will be in our hearts forever. Maria is survived by 11 children: Elia, Laura, Juanita, Domingo, Pablo, Nancy, Thelma, Blanca, Juanita L, Roque Jr., and Elizabeth; 2 brothers Esteban (Brownsville), Julio (Mexico); her 3 sisters Amada (Port Isabel), Rosa (Brownsville) and Paz (Brownsville); with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren who loved her dearly as well as her pet dog Mona. Family and friends may express their farewells and memories at a viewing and Celebration of Life in her honor. The viewing (6pm-7pm) and Rosary (7pm-8pm) will be held on Thursday, September 22, 2016 at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 S Redwood Rd, Taylorville, Utah 84123. Mass will be held on Friday, September 23, 2016, at St. Therese's Church, 624 Lennox St. (7870 South), Midvale, Utah 84047 at 2:00 p.m. Place of Birth:Pachuca HIldagoPlace of Death:Midvale, Utah