Maria Auscencia Gonzales Obituary
The family of Maria Auscencia Gonzales of Austin, Texas announces her passing on September 6, 2026. Maria, born on December 18, 1947, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Maria Auscencia Gonzales or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ysabel Gonzales and Maria Gonzales; her children, Frances Marie Hernandez and Enrique Aurelio "Dreak" Hernandez Sr. (Leslie Hernandez); and her siblings, Ambrosia Zamarippa (late Tony Zamarippa) and Ernesto Gonzales.
She is survived by: her son Mario Ray Hernandez Sr. (Tamara Styles) of Austin; her goddaughter Victoria Benavides of Austin, Texas.; and her siblings, Pablo Gonzales Sr. (late Linda Gonzales) of Lewisville, Texas, Lupe Castillo (late Biviano Castillo Jr.) of Kyle, Texas, San Juana Rodriguez (Candido Rodriguez Sr.) of Austin, Texas, Simona Rodriguez (José Rodriguez) of Austin, Texas, Petra Benavides (Danny Benavides) of Austin, Texas and Ernestina Martinez (Berto Martinez) of Copperas Cove, Texas..
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 15th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Mission Funeral Home - South Side (6204 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78745). A rosary will be held on Tuesday, September 15th 2026 at 7:00 PM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, September 16th 2026 at 10:30 AM at the St Peter Apostle Church (4600 E Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX 78741). A committal service will be held on Wednesday, September 16th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the Onion Creek Memorial Park Cemetery (11610 Chapel Ln, Austin, TX 78748).
