Born: Monday Oct-01-1979
Died: Sunday Nov-05-2017
Funeral: Tuesday Nov-14-2017

Morrison Funeral Home
& Crematory
188 S. Hwy 24
Rupert, Idaho 83350
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Yvette Gonzalez, 38 of Heyburn, Idaho returned to the arms of her Heavenly Father on Sunday, November 5, 2017. She was our beloved daughter, sister and friend. She will be deeply loved and missed.

Yvette was born on October 1, 1979, in Burley, Idaho. She was the youngest daughter of Vicente and Mary Gonzalez. Yvette was born under difficult circumstances due to Spina-Bifida.She fought hard for her health all her life, from day one. Throughout her life she underwent countless surgeries, both major and minor, surviving them all. She astounded her doctors with her determination and great strength through every obstacle. Doctors said she would never walk. About age three she flipped a TV tray over and walked. She continued to walk until she was in about fifth grade. After that, she was in a wheelchair. We were told her life expectancy would be short, maybe surviving until eighteen. She far exceeded those expectations. Although her life was short lived, she lived it to the fullest.

Yvette enjoyed her childhood in Heyburn. Growing up on a dead end street with lifelong friends. Running up and down the block, having every kid in the neighborhood playing in the yard until the street lamps came on. She enjoyed dance parties and sleepovers with her best friends and cousins. While Yvette didn’t necessarily love school, she loved being there to associate with all her friends. She always had so many friends and she loved them all deeply.

Yvette attended schools at Heyburn Elementary, West Minico Jr High, and she graduated from Minico High School in 1997. After graduating, she did a lot of volunteer work at Cassia Hospital. She also worked some years at Life Inc in Burley, where she was able to help individuals with disabilities find housing, jobs and help with what needs they had. She also helped DJ for the radio station, La Voz Latina 91.9 FM. Yvette loved hearing from the radio listeners and she enjoyed playing the music she loved.

Yvette loved all music, especially oldies from the 50’s and 60’s. She loved to draw. She loved watching her shows about forensic files and anything court related or true crime. She especially loved spending time with family. She enjoyed the Holidays, loved summertime BBQ’s and family events. She loved catching up with out of state family and friends. She will forever be in our hearts.

Yvette is survived by her parents, Mary and Vicente Gonzalez of Heyburn, her siblings Vicente Gonzalez III, better known as Vince, of Heyburn, and Mandi (Nathan) Ulrich of Rupert. She loved her nephews and nieces as if they were her own children. They are Vicente Gonzalez IV, better known as Vinny, Brianna Ulrich (Santiago Quintero) of Burley, Jalynn Ulrich, Nathan Ulrich Jr, Ezekiel Ulrich, and one great-niece Ava Quintero. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Alvino and Estella Garcia and Maria Ramon.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at Morrison Funeral Home, 188 South Hwy 24 in Rupert, with Bishop Layne Mackay Officiating. A viewing will be before the service beginning at 10 a.m. Burial following the funeral at the Rupert Cemetery.

We thank God for blessing us with such an amazing young woman in our lives. We will always cherish the short time we had with her. We are thankful for all the love and support from family, friends and those who cared for Yvette. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is set up at any Wells Fargo Bank under Yvette Gonzalez to help cover funeral expenses.

Condolences for Yvette Gonzalez

From: Mr. & Mrs. Martin Nino
Our prayers are with Vince, Mary & family lifelong friends may God bring you strength, peace as you deal with your great loss, God bless you all.

From: Ralphie Garcia
Our hearts are breaking for the loss of this beautiful young lady. Vincent, Mary and kids our love and prayers are with you all. In this sad time may GOD give you strength to see this through. We will never forget you Yvette.And we will always love you dear. Our love always.
Alvin and ralphie Garcia.

From: Jaime Aldrich Alejandro
Yvette I love U like a baby sister, growing up with you down the road was never boring that's for sure! We laughed and played so much and u were always the happy yet stubborn one that always got her way or else lol! Go dance with the angels now, run skip and jump pain free u deserve it! On earth u were a warrior in heaven u can relax and be a beautiful angel! U will truly be missed! I love you! See you soon my friend!

From: Maribel Marroquin
My deepest condolences to the family! My heart hurts for you all and are in my prayers. I love you all very much… Mary a big hug for you mama!!! I wish I could attend her funeral but do know I loved her very, very much! She was my lil sissy!

From: Pete & Geri Alejandro
May God be with you all. I believe YVETTE is Dancing in heaven. Praying for peace and comfort.

From: Francisco Gonzalez
Hey little lady! It was one HELL of a ride and you took it to the fullest. Showing EVERYONE around you and the world that anything and everything is possible. Gonna miss you young lady. But hey luckily for me I kinda know how this works. So now when I look to the sky I won't only be looked upon buy my mom but you as well. Gonna miss you mujer. Sending lots of prayers and condolences to your familia girl…….