Margarita Gonzalez

On February 22, 2025, Margarita Gonzalez passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 68.

Margarita was born on June 5, 1956, to her parents Felix Barrios and Maria de Jesus Soltero.

Margarita loved to travel, read and spend time with her friends. She was a social butterfly and an oenophile that loved wine tasting. She worked for more than 40 years for the PVUSD and made an impact on many students’ lives. She was a resident of Aromas.

Margarita is survived by her children, Anabel Villegas, Jorge Gonzalez and Eric Gonzalez, her siblings, Cleotilde Nava, Teodosio Barrios, Benita Acevedo, Angie Vasquez, Soledad Yerena, Antonio Barrios and Raymond Barrios, and her six grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her brother, Jose Ines Barrios.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 7, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM with a Rosary at 7:00 PM at Ave Maria Memorial Chapel. Mass will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 1:00 PM at St. Patrick’s Church.