Josephine O. Gonzales, 82, of Palacios passed away March 21, 2009. She was born April 12, 1926 in Freeport, TX to the late John J. and Dorothy Roach Ottino. She was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Palacios Senior Center, Catholic Daughters and active in the Palacios VFW Queen-Hamlin Post 2467.

She was preceded in death by her husband Augustine Gonzales, son John Anthony Gonzales, brother J. V. Ottino and brother-in-law John Gilbert Acosta. Survivors include 3 daughters Stella Dorsett & husband Ron, Linda Garcia & husband Jesse, and Rosemary Gonzales all of Houston; son Augustine Gonzales, Jr. & wife Yvette of Houston; sister Margie Acosta of Bay City; 4 grandchildren Erik Gonzales, Jessica Garcia, Leslie Garcia and Jordan Garcia; niece Dee Ann Schwan & husband Alex and great niece Devin Schwan.

A rosary will be recited at 7:00 PM Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at the Palacios Funeral Home. Mass will be 2:00 PM Thursday, March 26, 2009 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Rev. Charles Domowoh officiating. Interment will follow at Palacios Cemetery.