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Edward Gonzales Obituary
He was born Oct. 13, 1929, was a lifelong resident of Gonzales, and was often seen walking around town with his cane and his granddaughter, Natasha. He was an avid golfer and gambler. He loved his BBQ and his "nip". Mr. Gonzales proudly served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict, and had participated in the Berlin Airlift.
He is survived by daughters, Lisa Gonzales of Gonzales, and Monique Gonzales of Los Angeles; sons, Anthony and Richard Gonzales, both of Gonzales; Granddaughter Natasha Lugo of Gonzales, sisters, Connie Berglund of Livermore, Frances Serna of Bakersfield, and Ramona Serna of Milpitas; brothers, George Espinoza of Chicago, Il, Jimmy Espinoza of Grass Valley, Frank Gonzales of San Francisco, Raymond Quiroz of Cottonwood and Jesse Quiroz of Manteca, along with numerous nieces, nephews and other loving relatives.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Maria Ramona Gonzales, and brother Tony Quiroz; his beloved cat "Chakotay" and beloved dog "Tuna".
Visitation: Thursday, Oct. 7, from 5 to 9 p.m. at St. Theodore's Catholic Church, 125 Center St., Gonzales.
Rosary: Thursday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m. at the church.
Funeral Mass: Friday, Oct. 8, at 10 a.m. at St. Theodore's Catholic Church.
Final Resting Place: Burial with Military Honors will be held at Gonzales District Cemetery, Hwy 101 S., Gonzales, Calif. 93926.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to:
Monterey County SPCA P.O. 3058 Monterey, CA 93940
American Legion Post #81 415 5th St. Gonzales, CA 93926
Gonzales Music Program P.O. Box G Gonzales, CA 93926
American Cancer Society 945 S. Main St. Salinas, CA 93901
Arrangements by Healey Mortuary & Crematory, 405 N. Sanborn Road, Salinas, Calif. 93905, www.healeymortuary.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Edward Gonzales
October 9, 2010
My deepest condolences to all of you. I am saddened and sorry for the loss of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Veronica Banuelos Pizano (Long Beach, CA)
October 8, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sorrow moment. May your father and grandfather rest in peace. He was always such a cheerful and kind man. He will be missed. - Patricia Mottu-Monteon & Family
Paul Ventura
October 8, 2010
Pro was a very good person that I got to know through his son Rich. He always gave us helpful advice about life and how life was when he was our age. He always ment well. I will never forget. (PRO!) Rest in peace. God Bless The Gonzales Family.
Paul Ventura,
and family.
Gil & Patsy Yniguez
October 8, 2010
sincerest condolences
to the Gonzales family
we have fond memories of your dad
grandpa & friend
Joe & Linda Garcia
October 7, 2010
"Nene" was a true friend to my parents Joe & Helen Garcia. He provided my mother, Helen, with much needed support during her final days. We looked forward to his vists when we were in town. He will be very much missed.
Alma Gonzales
October 6, 2010
Pro, may you rest in peace. Now you are with Ramona dancing with the stars with the song Shout. You will be missed and condolances to all your family.
Love Alma
October 6, 2010
May you rest in peace Pro, I know you'll be missed, but you're still with family in a beautiful place. Our condolances to the family.
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