Maria Luisa Gonzalez, 84 of San Benito, Texas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, in Harlingen, Texas. She was born June 6, 1935 in Calabose Ranch to Luis and Lily Benavides. Maria is preceded in death by her son, parents, and siblings. She is survived by her husband, Pedro Gonzalez; her daughter-in-law, Irma Gonzalez; and her three grandchildren, Sierra Townsley, Thomas, and Jacob Gonzalez; her sisters, Armandina (Rene) Luna, Clara Lopez, Oralia Bustos, and Herminia Jimenez; her brothers, Luis (Janie) Benavides and Pete (Janie) Benavides; along with many nieces and nephews. A visitation will begin Tuesday, May 12, 2020, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a Memorial Service at 2:30 p.m. at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home in San Benito, Texas. Due to current restrictions, this establishment will follow the 25% occupancy limit of 50 persons or less and all persons shall institute social distancing of a minimum space of 6 feet apart. All individuals must wear face coverings or masks. (may include bandanas or sewn or cloth face coverings) You may sign the online guestbook and send words of comfort or sympathy cards to the family of Maria Luisa Gonzalez at: www.thomaegarza.com. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Home and Crematory, 395 S. Sam Houston Blvd., San Benito, Texas, (956) 399-1331.