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Guadalupe L. "Lupe" Gonzalez Jr.

1933 - 2017

Guadalupe L. "Lupe" Gonzalez Jr. obituary, 1933-2017, Memphis, TN

BORN

1933

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Family Funeral Care Memphis

4925 Summer Ave

Memphis, Tennessee

Guadalupe Gonzalez Obituary

Guadalupe L. "Lupe" Gonzalez, Jr.

Memphis

Guadalupe L. "Lupe" Gonzalez, Jr., 84, of Memphis, passed away on June 20, 2017. The family will gather to receive friends on Sunday, June 25, between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at Family Funeral Care, 4925 Summer Avenue, Memphis, TN 38119. The funeral ceremony will be held on Monday, June 26, at 11:00 a.m. at Family Funeral Care, and the interment will follow at West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, with military honors. Born in San Antonio, TX on February 3, 1933, Mr. Gonzalez was a proud Army Veteran of the Korean War. Along with his wife, he was the former owner of Lupe and Bea's Texican Restaurant at North Watkins and Overton Park. He retired as a Maintenance Supervisor at the Memphis International Airport and was a member of the IBEW local #474. Lupe was very active for many years in the Memphis area Democratic Party and was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Bea Gonzalez; his daughter, Odette Gonzalez Williams (Gaston); his son, Guadalupe L. "Rey" Gonzalez, III (Julie); four grandchildren, Gina Gonzalez, Angelique Sloan, Gabriel Gonzalez, and Nathaniel Gonzalez; and numerous siblings. Lasting memorials may be directed to Parkinson's Disease research through The Michael J. Fox Foundation at www.MichaelJFox.org Please visit the online tribute page for Mr. Gonzalez at www.FamilyFuneralMemphis.com



Published by The Commercial Appeal on Jun. 23, 2017.
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I am so sorry for the loss of your father
Odette, he was the one man that I did not feel judged by as others, I hope others can see that in an this upside world we live in...Rick Ramirez...long live the veterans of this world!

September 9, 2019

R.I.P. Lupe Gonzalez, you touched so many hearts.

Rebecca Sloan

June 30, 2017

Jake and I were so saddened to learn of Lupe's death. He was always so kind to us. Rest peacefully Lupe. You are loved, and you will be missed.With love,Jake and Melissa Weber

Melissa Weber

June 25, 2017

Lupe and Mrs. Bea GOOD Christian Hearts , I'd stop at Resturate at Crosstown , and chate with His Brother and Mrs. Bea...They'd listen with a Warm Heart offer to Pay Coffee ...Theyed say , "ON The House"Old exspression "NO Charge"..They made You feal important ...I'l Never forget "Lupe and Mrs. Bea...GodBless, Them...sincerely, Howard

Howard Inzer

June 23, 2017

May God give you peace and comfort during this difficult time.

Brenda Sowell

June 23, 2017

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

The Staff of Family Funeral Care Summer Avenue Chapel

June 23, 2017

Our sincerest condolences to you and your family in this difficult time. You had many wonderful years together that can never be forgotten. May all of your memories give much needed comfort to your entire family, now, and in the coming days.

Dick and Laura Cole

June 22, 2017

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Jun

25

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Family Funeral Care Memphis

4925 Summer Ave, Memphis, TN 38122

Jun

26

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Family Funeral Care Memphis

4925 Summer Ave, Memphis, TN 38122

Jun

26

Interment

West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery

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4925 Summer Ave, Memphis, TN 38122

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