Ophelia Gonzales, 59, a life-long resident of Lubbock, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024. She was born on January 25, 1965 to Israel Garcia Sr., and Teresa Carrasco. Ophelia worked at the Lubbock State School for 30 years, so many people loved working with her. She was a lady with a good sense of humor, always enjoyed being funny and getting a good laugh in. Ophelia enjoyed cooking, and cooked amazing meals all the time, but especially around the holidays. She enjoyed spending time with her family and going to her grandson Ivan's MMA fights and even watching fights on the TV with him, she was always so proud and supportive of his goals. Ophelia was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Francesca Teresa Hernandez, Oscar Hernandez, Jr.; siblings, Israel Garcia Jr., Ralph Garcia, Robert Lee Garcia, Leticia Garcia, Jimmy Garcia; grandchildren, Ivan Ortiz and Jaylen Young; great-grandson, Christian "Chachi", and one more on the way; best friends, Sonya Olguin, Mollie Torres, Bobbie Sanchez.

Ophelia was proceeded in death by her parents Israel and Teresa Garcia; brother, Rudy Garcia.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 29, 2024 from 1:00 ~ 8:00 p.m. at House of Angels Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 30, 2024 at Church on the Rock, North Campus, 4501 Milwaukee Ave, Lubbock, TX 79424 with burial to follow at Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park.