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David "Speedy" Gonzales

Marysville, California

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Longtime Yuba-Sutter native, David "Speedy" Gonzales, left us on January 14, 2021. As a pillar in the community he owned and helped operate the El Zarape Restaurant with his wife Ana for over 45 years.Born in Los Angeles, David moved to Wheatland at 7 years old. In 1952, his parents moved to a...

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My Mom Bonnie Addington knew David, they worked together for years for the county. Going to El Zarape was always a pleasure. She loved seeing David there.May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Special man who engaged me as a friend. A child hood friend of my father in law. My wife and I shall miss him. We grew up knowing you all the way from Hawaii. Blessings to Anna and there family. This Hawaiian will miss our conversations. Much aloha braddah Speedy.

Dave always a kind, pleasant, friendly and helpful gentleman.
I’ve eaten in world class and Michelin starred restaurants through out the US and world.
The memories of El Zarape on Garden Highway, and thereafter, equals many of those other experiences.
David, Gloria, Ana and family enhanced and made memorable those meals. An all time favorite. RIP

We are so very sorry for your loss. David was a very special person and will be greatly missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Sincerely
The Mezzanotte Family

So sorry for your loss, Ana and family.

Cousin, you were always the bright spot in my life. I will miss you tremendously. I wish I could’ve been around more earlier in life, but the time I got to spend with you these past few years means so much to me. I will miss you at Sunday breakfasts. RIP Cuz. My deepest condolences to Ana, David and Robert.

I went to Yuba City Union High School with David in the 50's. We were great friends. Whenever I came home for a visit, David was always one I' d make sure to see. I always respected him for his wit and desire to help anyone who needed a hand. One less reason to return for a visit. All the best and condolences to David's family.

Uncle David “Speedy “ as he liked to be called was a man with the biggest heart that I ever knew. As the oldest out of all his nephews and nieces, my Uncle and his best friend Ron Revis who both used to babysit me, and then later my sister while in their teens—that’s also what kind of a men they both were. I’ll miss you Uncle Speed (as I called him), until we see each other again.

I will always cherish our friendship of over 60 years. Bless Ana and the wonderful family Rip Speedy.