Being the only daughter with five brothers, Diana Imelda Gonzalez Fullerton always had to be strong. And she was all the way to the end. It was evident that she had a fighting spirit when she celebrated life at a Wonder Woman-themed party before she moved to Austin. She would say “I have the Power.”
Diana was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, mother, and grandmother. She passed away in Austin on December 4, 2022, at the home of her beloved daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughter.
As the second child of parents, Imelda M. Gonzalez and Pascual Gonzalez Jr, Diana grew up in Laredo and graduated from Ursuline Academy. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from The University of Texas at San Antonio.
Her work career enveloped jobs where she could care for others. Diana was a school teacher in Laredo, a hospice leader in Houston, and an employee of the City of Laredo managing grants and parks programs. Recently the Laredo City Council at its regular meeting called for a moment of silence. She was highly respected.
The loves of her life were her daughter, Melissa, granddaughter Ava, and son-in-law, Travis. Survivors are daughter, Melissa, granddaughter, Ava, and son-in-law, Travis Dixon. She is also survived by her brothers Pascual (James), Ricardo (Janie), Federico, Ciro (Marie), Francisco, and Melissa’s sister, Heather Fullerton, dozens of nieces, nephews, grandnieces and nephews, and many cousins. Diana had many friends, many of them former Ursuline Academy students.
Diana was appreciative of her doctors in Laredo, San Antonio, and Austin. She especially was thankful to her team of doctors at M.D. Anderson in Houston.
The Gonzalez/Fullerton/Dixon Families are very thankful for the efforts of dedicated caregiver and friend Cynthia Denise Haynes Zuniga, cousin Yleana Martinez, and the many friends and other cousins who checked in on her in the last years of her life including her former husband, Russell Fullerton, former sister in law, Maria Solis and many others.
Diana is preceded in death by her parents Pascual Jr. and Imelda, grandparents Juanita and Ciro Martinez, and Alicia and Pascual Gonzalez.
One of Diana’s biggest regrets was that she missed her mother’s last dying days and her funeral in 2020 because she was hospitalized at M.D. Anderson was in Houston at the time. Now, Diana is at her mother’s and father’s peaceful side.
Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let Your perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in Peace.
23 thoughts on “DIANA IMELDA GONZALEZ FULLERTON”
I am very sorry for the loss of the Gonzalez , Fulerton family. Diana was a wonderful person with a great heart. May she rest in peace with her loving parents.
My most sincere condolences to Melissa, Travis and Ava, also to her brothers and family. May God bless you all and give you strength during this difficult time. Diana, Rest In Peace in the presence of our Maker Almighty God till we meet again🙏🌹
Wonder Woman signing off. And Just like that you were gone.
You will be missed so much by your 5 brothers. You were always the strong one among us. And you always knew what you wanted and what it would take to get it.
You left a beautiful legacy in Melissa and Ava. Now You are with Mom and Pop. Hasta luego. Love your oldest brother. Pascual.
Sincere condolences to all the family. Diana was a very special wonderful lady. I cherish the good times i shared.
Always a smile and positive attitude.
God bless you all!
Leslie Brown
to my one and only sister you are truly missed. I miss our calls in the evenings and are you laughing conversations. may the good Lord write his arms around you and embrace you as you are now celebrating your life with Mom and Pop. unfortunately we are the ones that are hurting but yet we know that you are no longer in pain. love you, from your little brother Francisco
Dear cousin Diana, cousin and mostly friend since we were teenagers, distance didn’t matter to us. We wrote many letters in the 60’s and 70’s then started our own life’s, but the love between us was and is there for ever. I already miss you, but you will always be present in my heart and prayers, may you rest in peace, until we meet again prima. Truly a warrior and a beautiful soul. Your cus Maritina
My deepest and sincerest condolences on the loss of your beautiful sister. It is amazing the most wonderful things I heard you say about her for years. She was truly loved and I know will be missed immensely. May your beautiful sister, Diana, Rest In Eternal Peace and the Perpetual Light shine upon her.
With much love,
Terry and Hilda Simpson
My deepest sympathy and most sincere condolences to the family. Though I never had the pleasure of meeting her, I know she was loved. Frank always smiles when he speaks about his family and his sister Diana. May she rest in peace. Frank, I’m here for you my friend.
Marty Alvarado
Prima, it was just a couple of weeks ago that we spoke. I remember you called to give your condolences and, though we did not speak regularly, we had a very nice visit. We seemed to pick up from where we left off, almost as if no time had gone by since we last spoke. You were always easy to talk to, delightful to talk to, really. You will be sorely missed. I will miss you. After you’ve said Hi! to your mom and dad and reunited with all your family members that got to Heaven ahead of you, give Sally a holler, She’ll be happy to hear from you. I will keep you and (all) yours in my thoughts and prayers. To use your refrain …”Bueno Bye!” Until we see each other again.
Memo
Diana, you were always smiling and willing to help her community. A beautiful role model to our young people. Your love to serve others will always be remembered. We’ll miss you greatly 😘
My condolences to my friend Mel and her family. Your mom was always such a firecracker, but always so welcoming. She always had a smile on her face every time I saw her from ear to ear. I will cherish all the memories we had from Houston to Laredo to Austin. I know she is smiling still now being reunited with your grandmother. Diana, you will be missed ♥️ love you amiga.
Diana, you left us too soon. We will miss you. I was happy to have met you at work, Texas Health & Human Services.
One day you walked into my office with Homer saying, ” Arleena, I didn’t know you knew my cousin.” I later married her cousin Homer, and joined her family. I am so blessed to have known you. I treasure our adventures & times together. My sincere condolences to family & friends from Arlene Martinez or as Diana called me Arleena.
To the family of Ms. Fullerton, we are so sorry for your loss. Diana was always so willing to help out the community and those of us who work with local non-profits. She made us all better in what we do. She was a great advocate for our community. -Sr. Rosemary and the Staff of Casa de Misericordia
My deepest condolences to the family, my prayers are with you, I know that my dear friend is now rejoicing with the lord.
May you R.I.P. until we meet again
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Our sincere condolences for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May she Rest In Peace.
To the Gonzalez, Fullerton family
I’m so sorry for your loss. Diana was a wonderful beautiful person. Always helping other’s. She will truly be missed by all who knew her. She was an inspiration to many students of this community. Always smiling even when times were tough. She will always be a great friend to my family. May you rest in peace my true friend.✝️🙏
My dearest Friend n Roomie Ms. “D”💛🙏🏻It is so hard to say Goodbye to anyone but, especially when you were trusted as a friend simply because…
I know I was tough at times but, only because I cared n had hoped I might make a difference for your life…
I will keep our happy hour once a eeek even if you n I did not drink alcohol🍷
But, the “V” Bloody Mary’s were worth every smile n laughter we shared.
Sending Prayers your way Diana🙏🏻Rest Now for You have certainly earned your wings✨💖Ms. Cynthia
Dear Dianita, you will be so missed my friend. I l loved being around you. Your genuine friendship will always stay with me. .We had some great days at Ursuline and in our adult life . You remained the same throughout life, always smiling, laughing and caring. It was a blessing to have been under your department and guidance with the Third Party Funding Board. You my dear friend, are now a beautiful Angel in Heaven , still smiling and loving us and I am sure praying for us and watching over us next to our dear Lord . Dianita, you were so loved and will be missed greatly. Always your friend, Esther Kurczyn Firova
Dear Dianita, you will be so missed my friend. I l loved being around you. Your genuine friendship will always stay with me. .We had some great days at Ursuline and in our adult life . You remained the same throughout life, always smiling, laughing and caring. It was a blessing to have been under your department and guidance with the Third Party Funding Board. You my dear friend, are now a beautiful Angel in Heaven , still smiling and loving us and I am sure praying for us and watching over us next to our dear Lord . Dianita, you were so loved and will be missed greatly. Always your friend, Esther Kurczyn Firova
Diana was such a fun personality. She brought humor to every conversation and kept us all “in line”. I love the relationship she had with her brothers and all us primos…no doubt her mothers daughter. I will miss her much. Thanks for the amazing memories prima.
Cousins, my heart is with you all at this time.
Wayo
To the Gonzalez brothers and Fullerton family,
My sincere condolences for the loss of your sister.
She was a beautiful soul; kind and caring to me and my family.
And as you described her being strong was true; I guess growing up
with 5 brother you had to be tough but with a tender heart.
Did not realize the extent of her health issues but she fought the
good fight of faith and now in the everlasting arms of Jesus along
with your mom and dad.
She leaves behind beautiful memories for everyone to cherish forever.
Diana was a wonderful lady who touched so many lives, including ours. Her love of family was rock solid, and her friends were everywhere. Francisco introduced us to her and Mela many years ago when they were visiting for a Cowboys game, and we could see instantly that she had a spark, a charisma, a great sense of humor, and a big love for people. She and her mother were 2 peas in a pod, and we will miss both of them greatly. Our hearts and love go out to the family. Much love to you all.
Dianita, you are on my mind a little extra today. I will always treasure all the fun times we shared….memories last a lifetime. We spoke exactly 6 days before your passing, and we had made plans to get together that following weekend here in Laredo, but GOD had different plans. Love you mucho amiga and will always miss you dearly. Fly high, Diana and like you always said, “Bueno Bye”.
Love you,
The Other Diana