Cleotilde “Cleo” Gonzales

Birth: April 26, 1950 | Died: July 22, 2026

Cleotilde “Cleo” Gonzales passed away at the age of 76 with her Family by her side on July 22, 2026. She is survived by her 5 children son Manuel Gonzales Jr (Jennifer), daughter Lisa Gonzales, daughter Nancy Santillan (Oscar), son Sonny (Raquel) and daughter Sandy Norris (Sam). She is also survived by 7 grandchildren, Dakota, Jacob, Maya, Oscar, Jonah, Sonny and Emma and 1 great grandson named Matai. Also survived by 3 siblings her twin sister Claudia, sister Patsy and brother Pat (Boyce) and many nieces and nephews and friends including honorary daughter Patty. She was preceded in death by her husband Manuel Sr and granddaughter Lucy, sisters Peggy, Gloria and brother Adrian. Cleo was born on April 26, 1950 to Patricio and Hattie Ornelas in Oxnard, Ventura County and later moved to Anaheim in 1984. Cleo loved her Family and they so much loved her. She enjoyed spending holidays, bbqs, birthdays and just about every day together. She was such a joy and blessing to be around. Her quick wit and great sense of humor always had everyone laughing which will be missed. The sound of her voice, her beautiful face and the shuffling of her footsteps will always be remembered. She enjoyed watching Netflix and interacting with Family and Friends on Facebook which kept her day entertaining while enjoying her retirement after many years or of working. Cleo leaves behind the gift of Love and so many great memories which will always be cherished. Missing her means remembering her and that is how we will keep her memory alive! Every conversation or text or birthday card ended with her saying “Love & Hugs” and that will always stay in our Heart!!!