An Edinburg woman is being remembered as a loving mother, a passionate advocate, and a pillar in her community.

Dolia Gonzalez passed away Monday night, just five days before her 95th birthday.

Dolia was best known for her constant work to honor her son, Freddy Gonzalez, who gave the ultimate sacrifice in 1968 while serving his second tour in Vietnam.

The following year, Dolia received her son's Congressional Medal of Honor in his place for his heroic acts of service. It was the first of many events held in her son’s honor that she attended.

Edinburg City Commissioner Daniel Diaz said Dolia left an impact on those who met her.

“To see her was just so inspiring to see her at all the events, all the dedications… she has attended all those events, very strong and very proud,” Diaz said.

Dolia donated all her mementos of her son to the Museum of South Texas History.

“Her contribution to this community was not only giving us Freddy, a war hero of unbelievable proportions, but Dolia's other great gift was that she collected things about her son,” Museum of South Texas History CEO Francisco Guajardo said.

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