Senaida Leticia Gonzalez, of Stockbridge, MI, age 23, passed away on November 8, 2024 at U of M Hospital in Ann Arbor after a battle with leukemia. Senaida was born on July 26, 2001, the daughter of Julian (DeAnna) Gonzalez and Josefina Medina. She grew up in Stockbridge.
Senaida had a way of lighting up every room she entered, her positivity radiating and lifting the spirits of everyone around her. With a laugh that was infectious and a smile that could brighten even the darkest days, she was a constant source of joy. Her selflessness and caring nature were evident in everything she did, always putting others first and offering kindness without hesitation. You could feel her overwhelming love in every hug.
Senaida loved cooking, cross-stitching, and listening to music, each of these passions bringing her a quiet, comforting sense of peace and joy.
Senaida will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her father, Julian (DeAnna) Gonzalez of Howell, her mother, Josefina Medina of Munith, her grandmother, Maria Guadalupe Bella of Texas; her siblings: Jose Julian Jr. (Meghan Bellestri), Andrew (Hannah) Hawker, Shania Hawker, and Alexie Hawker; nieces and nephews: Luzdivino Lucas, Lucy, Marina, Emerson, Elliana, Bryce, and Dillyn; her boyfriend, Joey Haske; and numerous uncles, aunts, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her sister, Luzdivina S. Gonzalez in 2013, and her maternal grandparents, Joe and Isidra Medina.
The family will receive friends at the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with funeral services beginning at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
