Carmen Luisa Gonzalez, 74, of Lancaster passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 6, 2019. Born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Fernanda Roldan and Benito Vargas. She was the loving, caring and devoted wife to the late Alfredo Gonzalez for 51 years.

Carmen was a longtime member of San Juan Bautista Catholic Church where she served as a Eucharistic minister and a member of the Legion of Mary. She also volunteered for the CCD. Carmen loved to read and garden. She could often be found working on crossword puzzles. She enjoyed gardening and bird watching. Most of all, Carmen loved to spend time with her family. Carmen retired from the School District of Lancaster where she worked with ESL students for over 20 years. Her dedication to her faith and family will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Carmen is survived by her children: Zulma N. Gonzalez companion of Keith Wilson of Mt. Joy, Lizzette Jones wife of David of Gainesville, VA, Claribel G. Cruz wife of Albert of Manheim and Alfredo Gonzalez, Jr., fiancée of Lourdes Vernet of Shrewsbury, PA. Also surviving are seven grandchildren: Julian, David, Adrian, Benicio, Emilio, Elena and Lorenzo, and one sister, Esperanza Vargas and three brothers: Armando Vargas, William Vargas and Ramon Vargas.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11AM on Monday, March 11, 2019 at San Juan Bautista Catholic Church, 425 S. Duke St, Lancaster, PA 17602. Interment to follow in Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery. A viewing will be held at the church one hour prior to the mass on Monday.