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Gonzales, Mandi C.

May 9, 1984 –
 January 29, 2015

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In celebration of Mandi Celisse Gonzales of Garland TX. 

Mandi was born May 9, 1984 in Mesquite, TX., she passed away on January 29, 2015 in Dallas TX following a short illness at the age of 30.
Mandi was preceded in death by her uncles Raymond Hendrix and Rick Hendrix, grandfather Frank Gonzales and cousin Benjamin Flournoy.
She is survived by her daughter Alyssa Rene Gonzales of Garland TX,  Fiancee Phillip Fagan of Garland TX,  mother Mae Hendrix of Mesquite TX,  father Gilbert Gonzales and step mother Rosalinda Gonzales of Garland TX,  sister Brenna Gonzales of Grand Prairie TX and brother Shayne Smith of Wills Point TX , grandmothers Louise Hendrix and Esther Gonzales , many aunts, cousins and numerous friends and aquaintainces.

A viewing-visitation and funeral service will be held Tuesday, February 3, 2015, 6 pm at our Aria Chapel 10116 E. NW Highway, Dallas, Texas 75238 214-340-8008.

Arrangements are under the direction of:
ARIA Cremation Service & Funeral Home
10116 E. NW Highway
Dallas, Texas 75238
214.340.8008

    Keith Nemcek
    3 Feb 2015
    3:05am

    I can not quickly or briefly describe the sadness in my heart I’ve felt since Mandi’s passing. I can only offer my deepest and most sincere condolences to the family. May fond memories see them, and everyone else lucky enough to have known this wonderful woman, through these difficult times. And may all the love surrounding Mandi reflect onto, guide and protect her daughter Alyssa.

    Abigail and Josh Moody
    3 Feb 2015
    10:20am

    Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mandi’s family during this time. Words can’t express how much we miss her. We will miss all the memories we shared with her, especially “Moodarific is Terrific”. May she now rest in peace. <3

    Abigail and Josh Moody
    3 Feb 2015
    10:24am

    Our thoughts and prayers are with Mandi’s family and friends at this time. Words can’t express how much we miss her and the memories we had with her. We will miss her and keep her in our hearts forever. May she rest in peace.

    catherine ellis
    3 Feb 2015
    12:24pm

    you will be missed mandi. your optimism and courage inspired everyone around you

    Keith Nemcek
    26 Oct 2015
    11:27pm

    I miss you every day.

    Alyssa Gonzales
    13 Sep 2018
    9:16am

    Hey mom its been a while eh? I’m 13 without you and I feel lonely, I miss you, I really do I think about you every day. I wish i could see you again, but not in pictures or my dreams. I want to hug you and feel safe again but ill see you soon I will always love and think about you. I love you we all do…

    MAE HENDRIX
    24 Aug 2019
    8:43am

    Hi my beautiful girl, I miss you every day… I love you…. Mom

    Alyssa Gonzales
    30 Oct 2020
    9:52am

    God…Im 15 and I don’t know what I’m doing, we lost you.

    keith nemcek
    29 Jan 2021
    6:09pm

    I can’t believe six years has gone by already. You are still as much missed and loved as ever by many.

    Alyssa Gonzales
    16 Apr 2021
    9:06am

    Dang, I’ll be 16 in 2 days, not even. That’s crazy. I’ve been talking with papa about how its such a bitter sweet taste left behind by the fact that I just happened to have 8 years with both parents, when half the time everyone else only gets one… Soon those even years will be odd and more of our times would be forgotten memories. I wish that i was older just to remember, but i just cant. Sometimes i wake up crying and i dont even know why. If only things were different….

    Keith Nemcek
    29 Jan 2022
    6:31pm

    It is so hard to wrap my head around the idea that it has been 7 years since you took your journey into the great beyond. And what a 7 years it has been. I can, in just about everything, imagine what you’d say about things both on personal and worldly levels… and I can’t repeat it here 😉

    I was at work today and for a moment it was like time was temporarily suspended. For about 10 minutes Josh and I were telling “Mandi stories” and several new associates got into the conversation and were totally interested in hearing all about YOU! I showed off some pictures I had posted on Facebook earlier and they all had very genuine smiles. I showed them my “your eyes” tattoo and they were blown away with how well the artist did.

    I love you, miss you and think about you, and Alyssa, every single day.

    Until we meet again.

    And Alyssa… it has been so bittersweet to read your entries over the years. When and as appropriate, and if wanted, I hope one day to be able to speak to you and share with you some stories about your Mom.

    I never had the chance to meet your Dad but you come across as a very well spoken, sincere young lady and that he has done a fantastic job.

    I look at my older sons that are your age and cant even begin to imagine YOU today. I truly hope you are well.

    Keith Nemcek
    29 Jan 2023
    6:00pm

    Im at a loss for words after an especially difficult year… I wish I could talk to you now more than ever. Many hugs and kisses your way, Cherrybomb.

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