Raquel Gonzalez Obituary (1934 - 2024)

RAQUEL "RACHEL" GONZALEZ May 4, 1934 - Jan. 21, 2024 Raquel Gonzalez, 89, passed away In El Centro, California, due to natural causes on January 21, 2024. Raquel was born in Guamuchil, Sinaloa, Mexico. She later lived in Mexicali, Mexico, where she met her husband, Frederick Cunningham. They resided in Brawley, CA. After her marriage ended, she moved to El Centro with her four daughters. She worked at a women's clothing store and attended classes which eventually led her to pursue a career in social work. She was able to fulfill her passion for helping others by working as a community services coordinator at the Economic Opportunity Commission (EOC) and Woman Haven (Shelter for victims of domestic violence). Raquel was known for her compassionate, kind, and generous nature. Raquel was preceded in death by her parents Eligio Gonzalez and Angelina Vega de Gonzalez, brother Fernando Gonzalez, sister Hermelinda Gonzalez, and granddaughter Vanessa Marie Romero. Raquel's sister, Olga Gonzalez de Wong, recently passed away just 6 days after Raquel. Survivors include her four daughters, Betty Graeser and Patricia Cunningham of Temecula, CA, Kathleen Cunningham and Rachel Cunningham of El Centro, CA; sister Olga Gonzalez de Wong of Calexico, CA, sister Guillermina Gonzalez de Romero of Mexicali, MX; grandsons Garrett Garibay of Temecula, CA, Dylan Morgan of El Centro, CA; and great-grandson Robert Aaron Alvarez of San Diego, CA. Raquel also leaves behind numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. On Thursday, February 15th, a Rosary Mass will be held at 10 a.m. followed by a Memorial Mass at 11 a.m. Please join us as we pray for Raquel at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church located at 153 E. Brighton Ave., El Centro, CA. On Friday, February 16th, a Memorial Service will also be held at 1 p.m. at Frye Chapel, 338 W. Aten Rd., Imperial, CA. All are welcome as well.