Martha Amelia Gonzalez of Mt. Angel passed away in her family home June 18, 2023.

She was born July 3, 1970, in Silverton Oregon, the daughter of Pedro and Benita (Leon) Gonzalez. She was raised in Mt. Angel and graduated from Kennedy High School.

Martha loved life and was an example of courage to many as she successfully conquered her battle against cancer. She was a caring soul, spreading love, joy and enthusiasm with others at every opportunity, especially with her nieces and nephews. "Tia" remains their favorite aunt.

Survivors include brothers Pedro "Pete" (Shirlene) Gonzalez of Salem and Pablo Gonzalez of Mt. Angel; sister Maria Esperanza Murillo of Tijuana, Mexico; friend Dawn Kamrath of Mt. Angel and many adoring nieces and nephews.

Martha was preceded in death by her parents.

On Friday, June 23rd at St. Mary's Church in Mt. Angel, a rosary will be recited at 10:30 a.m. and a memorial Mass offered at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.