Oralia Gonzales

July 30, 1948 - April 4, 2021

Gonzales, Oralia “Rae” Age 72, went to be with the Lord peacefully Sunday April 4, 2021. Born July 30, 1948 in Austin, Texas, a lifelong resident of Joliet. Oralia moved to Joliet as a young child. Went to Gompers Jr. high and East High School. As a young mother of 4 children, Oralia was a hard worker at St Joseph Medical Center for over 40 years, retiring at the age of 67. A breast cancer survivor, Rae gracefully overcame all of her life obstacles. She was kind hearted and stylish, never missing a opportunity for an adventure. Oralia enjoyed dancing, walking, shopping and socializing with her loved ones. To know her was to love her. To her grandchildren she was a walking Angel. Preceded in death by her parents, Francisco & Micaela Hernandez, brother Francisco “Frankie” Hernandez and son Phillip Noel Gonzales. Survived by her children Mario Hernandez, (Kathryn Hernandez), Josefina Black, Miceala Shaw, (Ternell Shaw). Her grandchildren: Andres, Amanda (Ronald), Jeremy, Justina, Elizabeth, Preciosa, Malek, Alycya, Samiya, Samuel III. Also survived by her 10 great grandchildren and siblings: Dolores DeCamp (Darwin DeCamp), Pedro Hernandez, Eva Martin, and Jaunita Mecinas (Ted Mecinas) . Numerous nieces, nephews, family members and special friends: Jaclyn and Jackson Fox.