Andrea B. Gonzalez

Andrea B. Gonzalez, 84, of Bertrand, Nebraska, formerly of Lexington, passed away Monday, September 8, 2014, surrounded by her loving family at her home in Bertrand. Andrea was born February 4, 1930, in Horton, Kansas to Braulio and Mary (Picon’) Barron. She moved to Lexington in 1940, when she was 10 years old. She worked in the beet and corn fields, and picked potatoes. When she was 12 years old she drove her first tractor. In 1942, she met the love of her life, Leonardo Gonzalez. Leo served his country during WWII and upon his return the couple married September 22, 1947, in Lexington. The couple was blessed with 15 children; Porfilio, Bob, Mary Jane, Eleanor (Elly), Ramona, Frances, Terry Jo, Leo, Jr., Annette, Angela, Genevieve (Jane), Ray, Monica, Bernadette, and Dawn. Andrea was a stay-at-home mom until Dawn went to school and then she worked at BD in Holdrege, babysat grandkids, worked at the hay mill for 10 years and then the Blue Lounge, where she made her fabulous Enchiladas. She then retired to take care of Leo until he passed away. Andrea moved to Omaha with her daughter, Elly and lived there for 10 years. During this time she did a lot of traveling, a time she really enjoyed. She then moved to Bertrand to be closer to family in 2009. She moved to an apartment for 4 years and in March of 2014, lived with Berni & Dan until her death. Andrea’s favorite things in her life always involved family. She loved making dishtowels, scrapbooks, and bowling. She was voted into the Bowling Hall of Fame in 1994. She also enjoyed making wreaths for the family graves at the cemetery, cooking, gambling and pinatas. There was only one Andrea in this world, and each night as we look up at the stars, hers will be the brightest and we’ll all know it’s that twinkle in her eye looking down at us. The time has come for you to rest dear Andrea. We will miss you terribly. Survivors include her children; Bob Gonzalez of Loomis, NE; Mary Jane (Doug) Wind of Lexington, NE; Elly Rensick of Omaha, NE; Fran Gonzalez of Lexington, NE; Leo, Jr. (Diane) Gonzalez of Lexington, NE; Angie (Dennis) Sund of Lexington, NE; Jane (Tom) Woodson of Omaha, NE; Ray (Theresa) Gonzalez of Lexington, NE; Monica (Todd) Strezishar of Bertrand, NE; Berni (Dan) Schwarz of Bertrand, NE; Dawn (Dave) Root of Bertrand, NE; Dustin (Tara) Young of Lexington, NE; and, Brock (Kellie) Young of Johnson Lake, NE; forty-five grandchildren, and fort-eight great-grandchildren; one brother, Braulio (Candy) Barron of Gilcrest, CO; eight sisters; Ruby (Tom) Ramirez of Lodgepole, NE; Toni (Charles) Barron of North Platte, NE; Mary Lou (Ray) Robles of Lexington, NE; Susie (Jesse) Duarte of Arvada, CO; Nellie Rodriguez of Kansas City, KS; Patty Zamora of Kansas City, MO; Veronica Perez of Arapahoe; and, Jennie Blea of Atwood, CO; son-in-law; John Shelor of Bertrand, NE; three step-daughters; Tami Reynolds, Debbie Stokely, and Diane Harris; two step-grandchildren; Nick Reynolds and Travis Sund; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. Andrea was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leo; son, Porfilio; three daughters; Ramona Gonzalez, Terry Jo Young, and Annette Shelor; one great-granddaughter, Kelsey King; and, son-in-law, Ken Rensick; four brothers-in-law; Valentino Blea, Mike Rodriquez, Ralph Zamora, and, John Perez; as well as many other relatives. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, September 12, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington with Reverend Jorge Canela officiating. Burial will be in the St. Ann’s Cemetery at Lexington. Visitation will be Thursday, September 11, 2014, from 5-7 p.m. with Wake Service to follow at 7:00 p.m. all at the church. Memorials are suggested to Juvenile Diabetes Research, the Alzheimer’s Association or Donor’s Choice. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. To share online condolences please visit: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.