LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Irene Gonzales was born Feb. 19, 1925, in Lafayette, Colorado.

She was daughter to Patricio and Eugenia Herrera; sister to Eva, Isabel and Della; wife to Thomas Gonzales and mother to James, Thomas, Kenneth and David; grandmother to eight grandchildren; and great-grandmother to nine great-grandchildren.

Irene moved from Daly City, California, with her husband to Lake County in 1974. She worked at Sprouse-Reitz, was an active member at St. Mary Immaculate Church and volunteered at the Lakeport Senior Center.

She lived a peaceful and happy life out on her property in Scotts Valley, which is where she entered into eternal rest on June 21, 2020.

Irene is survived by her son, Kenneth; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .