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ALBERT GONZALES Obituary

Gonzales, Albert, age 76, entered Eternal life on Saturday, November 29th, 2014 at his home in Santa Ana, California. An award-winning recording artist and Chicano Legend of San Antonio, Texas; Albert and his band were known professionally as Al Reed & the Blue Notes, recording many early 50's rockabilly hits as well as becoming one of the founding fathers of modern Tejano music. Preceded in passing by his father; Luis Florentino Gonzales; his sisters, Pauline and Lolly; and his step brother, Raymond. Al is lovingly survived by his wife, Anna Marie; mother, Manuela Gonzales; his sister; Helen Murrieta; daughters, Sandra Amezcua and JoAnn Gonzales of Guerra Productions; as well as 9 grandchildren, 7 great-granddaughters and 2 great-grandsons. Services will be held on Saturday, December 13th 2014 at Saddleback Chapel Mortuary, Tustin, California with visitation beginning at 11 AM and service beginning at 12 noon. Saddleback Chapel - Tustin

Published by Orange County Register on Dec. 13, 2014.
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Prayers, love & condolences to Albert's family. May he rest in peace.

gloria monita

December 20, 2014

God's blessings to you and your family... from the Rodarte fanily

Frank Rodarte

December 19, 2014

Our hearts are sad to hear the passing of our dear friend. I will always remember him as a happy and smiling man!

Lisa Davila

December 19, 2014

Tio, you will be missed by many.

sarah Contreras

December 19, 2014

Watching baseball all day long, singing together all night long. Those are the times I'll miss the most. Listening to stories he'd share, cooking up some bomb fried fish, teaching us to appreciate true musicianship and natural talents/gifts God gave. I can never think of a bad or negative thing he ever did or said. He always put others first. Not many ppl who u can look up to now days but my grandpa "popo" surely is one who I'll always remember and he is one of my roll models. Ur always in my heart and mind and thank u for the confirmation yesterday that ur no longer suffering and ur spirit lives among us. U fought the good fight and finished the race popo. Now celebrate playing music and singing in rock n roll heaven. Love u so much

Anthony Sanchez

December 19, 2014

My condolences to the Gonzales family.

Kayla Munoz

December 19, 2014

Popo I was soo blessed to have you as a grandpa. I will miss you everyday but you will forever remain in my heart. I love you and know your no longer suffering and are up in heaven playing your guitar and singing once again like you were made to do. R.I.P.

Kristal Sanchez

December 19, 2014

I used to play my piano/sing and stop mid-song sometimes because I didn't want to be loud, but he could hear me from his bedroom and he would tell me to keep playing. I will forever cherish him and never stop playing for I know his legacy lives through our family. I love you so my handsome grandfather. Thinking of you always.

-Denise Sanchez

Denise Sanchez

December 17, 2014

You will forever be in my heart Uncle Al.

Love You,

Kiki

December 15, 2014

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