GERALD T. E. GONZALEZ

Where do we get such fine men. I am blessed to have known you and call you my friend. New Mexico misses you. Ron Deyhle

Gerald and I spent many hours in the cockpit together. A fellow New Mexican and we are all better for having known this fine man. Ron Deyhle class 70-02

Speedy think. of you often and miss you terribly. You and I survived Flying over North Vietnam. I will see you when I cross over the river. Ron Deyhle

what a great guy. Miss him every day. A fellow fighter pilot. Ron Deyhle

Gerald was a great primo and friend to our family (Silvino Ortiz family) in Garfield, Loma Parda New Mexico. He loved to come down and talk to the people,(his people) down in theranchos. He was a humble and caring person. Even though my father "Silvino" was not an educated man and spoke little english, Gerald always treated him with dignity and respect. Of course, Gerald was one of us. His family was very proud of him. My mom remembers how my great grandma Zelfa Apodaca Gonzalez...

Dear Gerald's Family,
I met Gerald over the phone and emails because we shared a common passion - family history. He seemed like a wonderful person and I wish I had met him in person, but I met him in spirit. I will miss sharing our history with him. Peace be with you. Love, Prima Vera Lucero Las Cruces, NM

Gerald and I were Instructors in "A" Flight at Reese AFB,TX. He was a great instructor and friend. I have many wonderful memories of our camping trips to his uncles' ranch near Santa Rosa, NM. Their wonderful hospitality to us “Gringos” was greatly appreciated and enjoyed. Gerald will be missed by all who knew him and I pray for God's blessings on his family and friends in this time of mourning.

It was truly an honor to have Gerald as part of our family and it made me happy to have him as my brother-in law. He was the most facinating person I have ever had the priviledge to talk with. He had great stories and I hung on his every word. Just about the kindest, loving person I have ever known. My heart goes out to his entire group of friends, co-workers, family and my sister Carey for this great loss. I will miss you Gerald and think of you often....may peace be with you. The...

I remember Gerald from our childhood days in Garfield,NM. He, Pat Criswell and me and my brothers played together. We all thought Gerald was the smartest kid we ever knew.