New Bedford – Bienvenida Hernandez Gonzalez, age 91 of New Bedford, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at home. She was the beloved wife of the late Juan Gonzalez and the daughter of the late Brigida Mendes and Carisiolo Hernandez.
Bienvenida was born in Puerto Rico and was a loving homemaker to her family.
She is survived by children, Providencia Gonzalez, Francisco Gonzalez, Estrella Gonzalez, Luz Nereida Gonzalez, Laura Ester Gonzalez, Rene Gonzalez, Maria Gonzalez and Israel Gonzalez; 36 Grandchildren; 60 Great Grandchildren, 36 Great-great Grandchildren and 3 Great-great-great Grandchildren. She was also the mother of her late children, Ramon Gonzalez I, Adelaida Gonzalez, Ramon Gonzalez II, Luis Gonzalez, Jesus Gonzalez, Sonia Gonzalez, Gloria Gonzalez and Bienvenido Gonzalez.
Her visiting hours will be Tuesday evening from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at the funeral beginning at 10:00 A.M. with a service to begin at 11:00 A.M. Burial will immediately follow in Rural Cemetery.
Arrangements are placed in the care of Perry Funeral Home 111 Dartmouth St. New Bedford, MA 02740. Please see our website: www.perryfuneral.com for condolences.