Visitation Information

Isabel Gonzales, "Chavela"

Passed away on July 25, 2022

Isabel “Chavela” Gonzales, (nee Navarro), 89, of Burnham, IL and formerly of South Chicago, “The Bush”, passed away on July 25, 2022. She was born February 11, 1933 in Tyler, Texas to the late Benjamin and Antonia Toro (nee Sanchez). Isabel was a devoted wife, mother, grandma, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed cooking for her family, spending time at the Calumet City library, sneaking her sweets, reading up on the latest celebrity gossip, and sharing her wisdom.

On August 2^nd, 1952 she married Robert Gonzales and they were happily married for 70 years. Loving mother of Sandra (Gene) Howard, Patricia (Al) DeHoyos, late Tina Gonzales and late Michael Gonzales. Devoted grandmother of Nicolette (Zack) Cooke, Ashley Howard, Albert Montesinos Jr., Matt Sanchez and Michael Gonzales Jr. Cherished great-grandmother of her namesake, Isabel Helen and Max Robert Cooke. Dear daughter of late Benjamin Navarro and late Antonia Navarro. Dearest sister of Frank (late Lydia) Navarro and late Amelia (late Samuel) Torrez. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Memorial visitation Thursday, August 4, 2022 from 3-8 p.m.Funeral Friday, August 5, 2022 at 9:15 a.m. from the Elmwood Chapel 11200 S. Ewing Ave. Chicago, IL 60617 to Christ Our Light Church (Formerly St. Florian Church). Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Inurnment Holy Cross Cemetery. 773-731-2749. www.elmwoodchapel.com.