Mary Jane Dedini Gonzales died suddenly of natural causes at her
daughter’s home Monday, May 2, 2005. She was 95.
Mary Jane Dedini Gonzales died suddenly of natural causes at her daughter’s home Monday, May 2, 2005. She was 95.
Mrs. Gonzales was born In Chennook, Mont. June 9, 1909. She has lived in Gilroy since 1919, where her family originated. Her father was Wentz Dorland and her mother was Ida Bastida.
She married Domingo Dedini in 1925, and they had four children; Dorothy, who died at 13 months, Evelyn, Katherine and Domingo, Jr. They were married for 41 years when her husband died. After being a widow for 11 years, she married Phil Gonzales. They were married for 12 years when he died.
Mrs. Gonzales has 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grand-children and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
She has devoted her life to her family, her faith and her community, such as the Wheeler Hospital Auxiliary (5000 Hours); Business and Professional Women’s Club; United Way Board for 25 years from 1963 to 1988; Chamber of Commerce Awards: Woman of the Year in 1966, Community Service in 1976, Good Egg Award in 1982, Hall of Fame in 1991 for community service; St. Joseph’s Center where she was in charge for 10 years- 1975 to 1985; member of St. Mary’s Church and Choir; served in C.L.A.S. gift shop for more than 30 years; named “Cow Bell” of the year in 1986 by Santa Clara County Cattle Women; has volunteered at South Valley Hospital since it opened; has donated six gallons of blood; was a member of C.L.A.S. since 1941, and was the treasurer for 26 years; was a member of Gilroy Seniors, serving as the treasurer for many years.
When she wasn’t volunteering, she worked for Wentz and Plaza Rexall Drug in Gilroy for 28 years. She was an avid San Francisco Giant’s fan, enjoyed gardening, word search puzzles and her family. She was one of the most dedicated, generous, nicest ladies one could ever meet.
She is the mother of Dom Dedini of Los Gatos, Evelyn Codiga of Gilroy, Katherine Codiga of Fish Camp, and the late Dorothy Dedini; the grandmother of Michael Codiga of Gilroy, Mark Codiga of Gilroy, Tim Codiga of Hollister, Linda Codiga of Gilroy, Paul Codiga of Gilroy, Teresa Codiga-Sanchez of Hollister, Robert Codiga of Campbell, Amber Baker of Arizona, James Dedini of Carmel, John Dedini of Kingsburg, April Dedini of Los Gatos, Patricia Cordich of Gilroy, Richard Codiga of Gilroy, Debra Dupuis of Sacramento, and the late David Codiga; the great-grandmother of 14; great-great-grandmother of three; the sister of Margaret Borra of Los Gatos and the late Louise Sullivan and Robert Dorland; and sister-in-law of Matilda Dorland of Oregon.
She is the wife of the late Domingo Dedini and Phil Gonzales. She had one brother who is deceased.
A viewing will take place from 5 to 7pm Wednesday, May 4, 2005 at Habing Family Funeral Home, Gilroy.
Funeral services will begin at 9am Thursday, May 5, 2005 at the funeral home, then proceed to St. Mary’s Church for Mass at 10am. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Gilroy.
Donations to St. Mary’s School or your favorite charity preferred.
