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Luis Gonzalez Obituary
11/4/61 - 6/25/20. Luis died peacefully and is now with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Luis left his cherished home in Puerto Rico and came to Rochester when he was 20 years old. He became fluent in English (and a little Ukrainian), met his beloved Darka (Hawryshkiw), finished college, and avidly trained as a chef. Even as a kidney patient and on dialysis for over 35 years, Luis embraced every day of his life. He delighted in his culinary pursuits, lapidary work, and the green thumb he inherited from his Dad. But his greatest delight was "in the law of the Lord" (Psalm 1).
Predeceased by his parents, Clemente Gonzalez and Maria Emilia Santiago and siblings Ben and Altagracia (Tita). Besides Darka, Luis is survived by sisters Enida, Gloria, Sofia; brothers Fabian, Hiram, Joe, Marcos, Raul; and many nieces and nephews.
Contributions in Luis's memory may be made to First Bible Baptist Church Missions (Hilton) or the National Kidney Foundation.
Thank you Lord - Luis was truly a gift to us all.
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Paul Sanders
July 28, 2020
Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. Proverbs 27:17 (KJV). Luis was a master iron sharpener. We knew each other at FBBC for years, but it was really in the last six years, that a deeper friendship grew. Luis was a quiet, humble, patient, kind man. He was a wise man, a very wise man. Jesus Christ was the most important thing to him. Thus, a conversation with him was always an iron sharpening experience. They were uplifting, doctrinally sound, and convicting conversations. Iron chips and finer iron dust came off during such conversations, and one came away feeling thoroughly honed. I miss my friend, but not as one gone forever.
Carol Sheridan
July 28, 2020
I knew Luis to be very sweet and kind. I am praying for Darla and the family. God is touched by what touches you right now. He cares deeply for you. May you all receive His love and peace and strength ❣
Raine Albert
July 26, 2020
I will surely miss Luis. He was an uncle to me. I have nothing in my memories that has anything but love and reverence. We would often talk about Rochester and it's restaurants. We found out that we worked in many of the same places. Whenever I got a new job he would tell me when he worked there. The talk of culanary between us is endless. And he will be with me until it is my turn to sit at our Lord and saviors feet. Even though many of his words seemed short and soft.They weighed heavy on me. Luis was a beautiful man,and I will surely miss him. No my prayers are with his family. And I also pray for comfort in this time of morning and also this time of rejoice for his beloved Darka.
Christine King
July 25, 2020
Praying for Luis' family, especially his wife, Darka. I remember how kind and soft spoken Luis was when I saw him at FBBC. He is with his Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ now and for that, I am very thankful. God bless his Family with the Peace & Comfort that comes only from our Saviour. "Mercy unto you, and peace, and love, be multiplied." Jude 1:2
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