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Ariel Gonzales Obituary

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Ariel I. "Rico"



Ariel I. "Rico" Gonzales, age 58, of Rossford, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2014, at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center. Rico was born on April 28, 1956, in Youngstown, Ohio to Ismael and Ann (Valle) Gonzales. Rico proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during Desert Storm. After being honorably discharged from the Marines, he was employed with Towlift, Inc. as a lead mechanic for many years, retiring in 2014. He enjoyed working on and riding his 1983 Goldwing GL100i that he painted himself. He was active in his motorcycle chapter, GWRRA Ohio W-2, where he was a former director. Rico loved participating in family activities and especially enjoyed watching his son, Jacob, ride his dirt bike.

He enjoyed his job and working with the people at Towlift and was never afraid to speak his mind.

Surviving are his loving wife of 25 years, Lori (Bartell) Gonzales; children, Daniel (Heather) Gonzales, Rhea Gonzales, and Jacob

Gonzales; parents; sisters, Maribel Gonzales and Debra (Jose) Medina; also surviving are grandchildren, Teagan, Madison, and Makenna

Gonzales, and Daniel's sister, Jessica Mahl.

Family and friends may visit at the Sujkowski Funeral Home of Rossford, 830 Lime City Rd., on Saturday, July 19, 2014, from 2-7 p.m. at which time services will take place in the funeral home with A. Roy Chase, Jr. officiating. Interment will be private. The family would like to offer a special thanks to all of our friends, especially Joe Pavlovic, Roy and Julia Chase and Carsten "Doc", and Jen Deutschmann. To leave online expressions of sympathy for the family, please visit:

www.sujkowskirossford.com

Published by The Blade on Jul. 17, 2014.
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Honey, I can't believe it's been 7 years. I miss you so much! I love you.

Lori G

Family

July 13, 2021

I love you and miss you!

Lori Gonzales

Spouse

July 13, 2020

I can't believe that yesterday was 5 years. Some days it seems like yesterday. I'm here, I'm surviving, but I miss you so much! I wish you were here. I love you.

Lori Gonzales

Spouse

July 14, 2019

Happy New Year, Rico! I miss you!

January 1, 2017

Missing you, honey! I love you!

December 5, 2016

Rico, I am really missing you tonight! I keep thinking how things would be different. You would have put out the Halloween decorations and talking about the kids that would be coming to the door. You loved the holidays so much and now, to me, they're just another day. I know you're watching over us and I hope you'll be there for us always. I love you!

Lori

October 22, 2016

Mi hermano Ariel, Te Amo mucho.

Debra Medina

July 16, 2016

Sitting here missing you. Saw a cartoon on FB that reminded me of you! Made me smile. Wish you were here. I miss you and love you!

Lori

February 15, 2016

Yesterday brought back so many memories, some good (gathering at Roy and Julia's for Thanksgiving and seeing everyone) and some bad (2 years ago on the Monday before Thanksgiving we found out you had cancer)...I miss you so much that sometimes it's hard to breathe. I wish you were here but I'm thankful you aren't in pain anymore. I love you!

Lori

November 27, 2015

Just thinking about brother. Te amo

Debra Medina

November 23, 2015

I miss you!

Lori

July 23, 2015

I can't believe it's been a year, some days it seems like yesterday and other days it seems like forever. I love you and miss you so much. I wish you were here, I would've traded places in a heartbeat!

Lori

July 13, 2015

Happy Father's Day, honey! Jacob and I miss you so much! You should be here with us celebrating this day. We love you!

Lori Gonzales

June 21, 2015

Posted this too late for it to show yesterday. Happy Birthday, honey. Jacob & I love you and miss you!

Lori

April 29, 2015

I can't believe it's been six months, sometimes it seems like yesterday, other times like a lifetime ago. I miss you and love you!

Lori

January 13, 2015

Merry Christmas, honey! We love you and miss you so much! Love, Lori & Jacob

Lori

December 25, 2014

Lori

December 1, 2014

Lori

December 1, 2014

Lori

December 1, 2014

Happy Thanksgiving Rico! I love you and miss you!

November 27, 2014

I woke up this morning and came downstairs and realized there wouldn't be a card from you waiting for me. another first that I thought I'd never have. I love you and miss you.

Lori

November 21, 2014

Happy Birthday, Marine! Semper Fi! I love you and miss you!

Lori

November 10, 2014

I love you and miss you so much!

Lori

September 21, 2014

At 8:08 it will have been four weeks, that's all, I miss you so much. I love you.

Lori

August 10, 2014

Sorry for your loss, Lori, Daniel, and the rest of his family. He was a nice guy. An old friend. May God comfort all of you.

Betsy Valentin-Boukrab

July 21, 2014

Our deepest sympathy Lori and Jacob. We will miss his talks of his motorcycle projects and seeing the pictures of them and then viewing the finished project on his beloved motorcycle. He will be missed.

Loren and Judy Sampson

July 19, 2014

Wherever you go, ride safe!
You will be missed, but not forgotten.

Doc Deutschmann

July 19, 2014

Lori, Jacob and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Even though we only knew him for short time Rico was a great friend and we will miss him.

Jeannine & Phil Wilbarger

July 19, 2014

So sorry for your loss . He was a very nice guy who will surely be missed. May your good memories comfort you at this time.

Don and Carol Marsh

July 19, 2014

So very sorry about Rico. He was a very nice guy. He will surely be missed. May all of your good memories comfort you at this time.

Don and Carol Marsh

July 19, 2014

May the good Lord comfort your heart with his peace and may the memories that you have of your beloved Ariel fill your heart with strength and love. Think always of the good times and remember the smile that he had letting you know all would be well. Awesome guy so sorry that distance and family responsibilities did not allow us to come together more often. A lesson to be learn. His memories will always be cherished. Peace to you Lori,Daniel, Jacob, Ismael,Ann parents Maribel Debbie sisters and good friends, love Joyce and Manuel Morales

July 19, 2014

You and your family have been in our thoughts and prayers so much, with all you had to go through. You all did it with so much love for each other; it showed every time we could see you. I wish we could have been there with you, and made all the bad stuff go away. You will be missed. Love from your Canadian family, Al, Judy, Dan and Sean

July 18, 2014

We send our Deepest condolences To the families.. Sorry we can not be there physically but you all are in our thiughts and prayers. From Alfredo Morales and family of Youngstown , Ohio.

Alfredo,Diane ,Lilly,Jr., and John Morales

July 18, 2014

i love u tio we miss u so much!!!!! hooah!!

July 18, 2014

Miss you Uncle Rico! Always and forever in our heart! Aunt Lori, I love you so much <3

Sharity Bartell

July 18, 2014

Hijo mio, Fuiste un hijo bueno y maravilloso. Te extranare y amare siempre. Tu madre que te ama con todo el corazon y alma,Ana

July 17, 2014

You will be missed dearly

Dameion Ross

July 17, 2014

Hijo mio, Ha sido un hijo maravilloso.. Siempre te amare con todo mi corazon y alma. Tu madre, Ana

July 17, 2014

Lori
So sorry about the loss of Rico, u and your family are in our prayers. We will miss him deeply,

Chris/dawn Hilt

July 17, 2014

He was my soul-mate, my best friend and the love of my life. I know that he is not in pain anymore and for that I'm thankful. We always signed the many cards we exchanged, "Love You Always" and that will always be true.

Lori

July 17, 2014

Hermano, te vamos a extranar muchismo. Tus Hermanas que te Siempre amara, Debra y Maribel

July 17, 2014

the space that Rico has left, here among those mourning, on his journey Home, is HUGE. just like his heart. my wish is.. for the times of tears, heartache and loneliness that now fill this space..give way to the joys he brought as he blessed our lives. my prayers and thoughts are with all those to loved him. additionally (((lori))) may you feel his warmth and love surround you...especially at this time.

patricia wolniewicz-kovar

July 17, 2014

Our deepest sympathy to Lori and the family. Rico was a great guy!

Mike & Anne Gorsuch

July 17, 2014

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