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Mary Sankitts Gonzalez Dies at 81

Mary Sankitts Gonzalez transitioned into eternal life on Jan. 25. She was 81 years old. 

Mary Sankitts Gonzalez

She was preceded in death by her spouse, Jorge Gonzalez; mother, Annicasia Sankitts; father, Antonio Sankitts; sisters, Ana S. Parilla, Josefina Delgado, Susana Sankitts; brothers, Antonio Sankitts, Trubusio Sankitts, Fautino Sankitts, Luka Sankitts; niece, Evelyn Sankitts; nephews, Manrique Sankitts, David Sankitts.

She is survived by her daughters, Yvette M. Diaz, Gina G. Johnson; sons, Jorge Gonzalez Jr., Gibeon A. Gonzalez; grandchildren, Richard Diaz Jr., Jemia L. Johnson, Leia M. Johnson, Rodel E. Johnson Jr.; brother John Sankitts Sr.; nieces, Sonia Delgado, Leticia Andujar, Edna Vega, Peggy Delgado Levinson, Naomi Sankitts Bingham, Gail Sankitts Savidis, nephews, Jose Delgado, Jorge Delgado, Ricardo Ruiz, David Delgado, John Sankitts Jr., Ulysses Sankitts, Edwin Sankitts, Ernesto Sankitts, Ezekiel Sankitts; son-in-law, Richard Diaz, Rodel E. Johnson; special friends, Ada Ruiz, Laverne Hodge; other precious close friends and family too numerous to mention.

Funeral service will be held on Feb. 13 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church (Barren Spot). Viewing and tributes starts 9/9:45am and service at 10am. Interment to be held at Kingshill Cemetery.
Professional services entrusted to James Memorial Funeral Home, Inc.
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