Brenda J Gonzales

June 11, 1996 - April 10, 2015

Brenda Julia Gonzales, 18 years old, loving daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, entered into eternal rest on the morning of Friday, April 10, 2015 at Yale New Haven Hospital after a valiant fight against Leukemia. Her loving family was by her side. She was born in Stamford on June 11, 1996 to Jorge and Juana (Escobar) Gonzales.Brenda attended Stamford Public Schools and graduated Westhill High School with the class of 2014. While at Westhill, Brenda was a member of the swim team. She also was a beloved parishioner at multiple churches and served as an alter girl for Sacred Heart of Port Chester. Her positive attitude and infectious smile always lit up a room and empowered those around her. Her innocence and devotion to faith and family showed incredible wisdom beyond her years. Brenda is survived by her loving parents; Jorge Gonzales and Juana Escobar, four brothers; Jose Candray, Melvin Candray, Alberto Escobar and Jorge Gonzales, Jr. Being part of a large extended family, she also leaves behind many aunts, uncles, cousins and the nieces and nephews she loved so much. Friends and family may call on the Gonzales family on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at Bosak Funeral Home,453 Shippan Avenue, in Stamford from 2pm to 6pm. A Mass of Catholic Burial will take place on Monday, April 13th at 10am at St. Benedict/Our Lady of Monserrat Church, 1 St. Benedict Circle, Stamford, CT. Interment will immediately follow mass at St. John Cemetery, Darien, CT.The family has entrusted the funeral arrangements to Bosak Funeral Home, 453 Shippan Avenue, in Stamford. If you care to leave a condolence message online please visit the family guestbook on www.bosakfuneralhome.com or on the funeral home Facebook page at www.facebook.com/bosakfuneralhome.