Maria Celia Gonzalez

Maria Celia Gonzalez, 57, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. Burial will take place at Oak Shade Cemetery, Marion, Iowa.

Maria was born January 16, 1968, in Guanajuanto, Mexico, daughter of Gabriel Montes and Celia Perez. Maria was a devoted Mom who cared for her children and grandchildren. She was an excellent cook and baker.

Maria is survived by her husband, Gabriel Estrada; children, Diana (Joshua DeLong) Montes, Gabriel Mejia Montes, Jessica Rubi Mejia, and Osbaldo Mejia Montes; father, Gabriel Montes; and grandchildren, Celeste Celia Mejia Ferrel, Risette Maria Mejia Ferry, and one grandson on the way.

Maria was preceded in death by her mother, Celia Montes; and daughter, Rubi Mejia.