Yolanda S. Gould, a beloved wife, mother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on June 26, 1930, in Oruro, Bolivia, she embraced life with warmth and compassion, touching the hearts of all who knew her. Yolanda's journey brought her to the United States, where she made her home in Bigfoot, Texas.

Married on August 7, 1977, to her devoted husband Thomas Gould, Yolanda found great joy in family life. She is lovingly survived by her son Luis Sifuentes, stepson Michael Gould, and stepdaughter Trina Newman, each of whom will carry her memory in their hearts. Yolanda was also a sister to Rosa Coffin and a sister-in-law to Patricia Fletcher.

A dedicated homemaker, Yolanda created a nurturing environment filled with love and kindness.

She will be laid to rest in the Gould Family Cemetery in Alto, New Mexico, in a place where her family will gather to celebrate her life and preserve her memory.

Yolanda was preceded in death by: her parents Camelo and Graciela Santelices, and siblings, Teresa Baker and Ralphael Montuoro.