Aurora F. Gonzalez

May 20, 1926 - October 1, 2020

Aurora F. Gonzalez, age 94, of Lowell, and formerly of Gary and East Chicago, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 1, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years- Joseph “Chinky”, and son- Martin. Aurora is survived by her daughter- Gloria (Patrick) Kennedy of Lowell, son- Steven (Susan) of Orange Park, FL., and son- Geno (Sherry) of Middlebury, FL.; 8 grandchildren; 16 great- grandchildren; many loving nieces and nephews. Aurora lived life to the fullest. She was a people person with an “open door” policy. She knew no stranger. Aurora loved cooking and baking for her family and many friends. She and her husband were famous for their annual Christmas gatherings. They made their famous TAMALES for all to enjoy. Aurora’s proudest accomplishments was her ordination as a minister in 1993. She married several couples and attended to prisoner needs at the Lake County, IN jail. A memorial visitation will take place on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, from 11 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry in Lowell, IN. www.burnsfuneral.com