Mercedes Villegas Gonzalez
December 22, 1937 - May 28, 2022
Mercedes Gonzalez passed away on May 28, 2022 due to complications of the heart and liver. She was 84 years old. Mercedes was born in 1937 in Ciudad Obregon, Sonora, Mexico. In 1970, she met her husband Jose Gonzalez and started a family of their own. Mercedes- had several titles: such as, esposa, mami, Nana, tia, madrina, hermana, comadre and vecina. She was a beloved member of the community. Doña Meche was a long time resident of the neighborhood in San Diego called Shelltown. In her community, she befriended many mujeres, hosted cafesitos and was a second mom to many. Despite the pain and suffering of her disease, she showed us the meaning of strength by living to the fullest. Her nephew, nicknamed her, “La Guerrera” (the warrior). She was a fighter to live life. She loved holidays, yard sales, and family gatherings. She loved dancing, most recently she enjoyed hosting a norteño music danceathon and karaoke. Doña Meche was no doubt young at heart, a QUEEN-AGER. Mercedes is survived by her husband, Jose, two daughters, Susana & Olga Lidia and five grandkids, Alina, Meztli, Roberto Josue (RJ), John (Juanito) and Olivia.
Mercedes Gonzalez passed away on May 28, 2022 due to complications of the heart and liver. She was 84 years old. Mercedes was born in 1937 in Ciudad Obregon, Sonora, Mexico. In 1970, she met her husband Jose Gonzalez and started a family of... View Obituary & Service Information