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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Beatrice (Gonzalez) Recendez, beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. Beatrice Recendez of San Angelo, TX, passed away on August 7, 2023, at the age of 92.
She was born on February 15, 1931, in Cotulla, TX to parents Reynaldo and Leonor (Jasso) Gonzalez.
Beatrice, lovingly called Ma by all who knew her, was a great friend to everyone she met. Ma took great pride in her family and loved spending time with them, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ma was always willing to lend a hand and a listening ear, bringing comfort and joy.
Beatrice spent most of her life in Kenosha, WI. This is where she met and married Manuel Recendez in September 1950. They welcomed a daughter, Rosario, the following year. Beatrice had a zest for life and lived it to the fullest.
Beatrice is survived by her daughter, Rosario (Jose) Gonzales of San Angelo, TX, and her grandchildren, Monica Gonzales of San Angelo, TX, John (Ashley) Gonzales of San Angelo, TX, Manuel Gonzales of San Angelo, TX, and Joseph (Maggie) Gonzales of Kokomo, IN. She is survived also by her great-grandchildren, Travis (Tricia) Gonzales, Mercedez (Rafael) Rassi, Jayla Dickerson, Tyler Gonzales, Jacob Gonzales, and Baylee Fernandez. Also, her great-great grandchildren, Edmund and Owen Gonzales, Stella, Ignatius and Evangeline Rassi.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Recendez, her son-in-law Jose Gonzales, and her brothers Fernando and Jose Gonzalez.
The Rosary will be 6:00 P.M., Monday at Harper Funeral Home. The Funeral Mass will be 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Sacred Heart Cathedral with Msgr. Larry Droll as celebrant. Interment will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
Family and friends may share condolences and sign the online register book at www.harper-funeralhome.com.