Kathleen Gloria Ponce 68 passed away on Thursday May 27, 2021.  Born April 4, 1953 in Hollister CA, she was the daughter of John Ponce Sr. and the late Vera Ponce. She loved her family dearly along with cooking for them, knitting, coloring games on her phone, caring for her roses, and Elvis. She was a preschool teacher for 32 years and loved her job just as much. She is survived by her beloved partner of 53 years Robert Vallez, daughter Geneva Salgado and husband Alex, granddaughters, Julie & Alyssa, father John Ponce Sr., siblings; Diana Ponce, Luanna Ide, Yvette Ponce, Johnny Ponce, Gary Ponce,and James Ponce along with many in-laws, nephews, and nieces.  She is preceded in death by her mother Vera Ponce and daughter Geneva C. Vallez.

Services will be held for Kathleen on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at St. Mary Church. The visitation will start at 9AM, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10AM.