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Victor Gonzales Obituary
December 10, 1938 - April 19, 2021
Resident of Antioch, CA
Victor Gonzales, 82, of Antioch, CA, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2021 surrounded by loved ones, after a difficult battle with Mesothelioma. He was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin, godfather, and friend to many.
He was born on December 10, 1938 to Soledad and Lourdes Gonzales in Martinez, CA. Growing up in downtown Pittsburg, he loved sports excelling in baseball and basketball. He graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1956. After serving in the US Army, he worked in the shipyard at Hunter's Point, UC Berkeley and USS Posco. He worked there as a plant mechanic/welder and retired in 2003.
In 1984, Victor and Irene were married in Antioch, CA and blended their families. He loved trips to the coast with his beloved wife Irene. They enjoyed a lifetime of a special love and happiness. His favorite place was the splendor of the ocean and wherever they could be together.
He also enjoyed perfecting his golf game and his annual golf trips to Palm Springs. Throughout his life, Victor continued his love of sports whether playing or watching his children or grandchildren play. He loved gardening, abalone diving, camping, fishing and was well known for his abalone feeds. He was an excellent chef and was beginning to pass on his famous dishes to his grandchildren. He had many lifelong friends who became family throughout his life time.
Victor was preceded in death by parents Soledad & Lourdes Gonzales, his brother Francisco Gonzales and sisters Georgia Darling, Mary Millar, and Eloise Quintana. He is survived by children Victoria Gonzales of Concord, Jaime Gonzales (Terrie) of Washington, Michael Gonzales (Marnie) of Antioch, Stephanie Gonzales (Kevin Bohn) of Sacramento, Melanie Romero (Richard) of Pittsburg, Grandchildren Andrew Hannon (Linda), Paige Bangoli (Antonio), Jaime Victor Gonzales, Jessica Gonzales Rey, (Dillon), Julianna Gonzales, Joshua Gonzales (Jaimee), Miranda Gonzales, Isabella Gonzales-Bohn, Derrick Bohn, (Lindsay), Brittany Bohn, Brittani Romero, Brianna Romero, Brielle Romero, and Brian Romero, Great-Grandchildren Joseph Hannon, Alexandra Hannon, CaliLynn Bangoli, Brody Bangoli, Delilah Rey, Jade Gonzales; Michael & Conner Bohn, brother in law Ralph Rivera (Pattie), his sisters Rose Winter, Helen Sanchez (Oscar) Maggie Perez, Coni Soares and former wife Anita Morris.
He will be remembered as generous, thoughtful, charming and a man who gave his best for others and made a difference in their lives. One of his doctors described him as strong and steady and that's how he lived his life.
Due to COVID restrictions, services have not been determined.
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Jaime Gonzales
April 26, 2022
A year has passed since our Dad has been gone.
We have all returned to our daily lives, with Dad in our hearts.
Not a day has passed we don´t all have our Dad in our thoughts.
We are all continuing through the strength and love of each other.
Our Dad is missed but not forgotten.
Jaime Gonzales
June 18, 2021
Throughout the years we all had someone to look up to. Camping trips to the Ocean, fishing trips to the river, baseball tournaments at the local city park, all those great memories that will never be forgotten. Our DAD was the best and will not be forgotten.
Stephanie Gonzales
June 18, 2021
I was blessed with a dad that was so many things: wonderful, fun, witty, loving, cool, proud, and so very loved! I miss him everyday and know I always will but I have so many of his ways ingrained in me that I know he's always with me. I will be forever grateful for him and all his love. He was the BEST!
Michael Shirts
May 6, 2021
Vic was a father to me when I truly needed one. I will never forget him. Rest In Peace
Monica Jaramillo
May 4, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ruben Quesada
May 4, 2021
Goodbye Uncle Vic, I will always remember the times we used to shoot pool at my Uncle Ralphs house and fishing with my Uncle Ernie. See you in the next life.
Jennifer James Silver
May 4, 2021
I was fortunate to join the Gonzales family on one of their many trips to the coast for an Abalone feed. He always created a family experience and was so proud of his tribe. Victor raised incredible humans and will be remembered fondly. Deepest condolences to you all.
Dan and Ruth Mcintyre
May 2, 2021
Vic was one of the kindest person I’ve known. He will forever be in our hearts and will be remembered as very giving man. We Iove you Vic.
wayne william benns
May 2, 2021
So sorry to hear of his passing, he was a great guy, He was my roomate in Baumholder for over the last year of our service. Just the two of us, I found this photo of victor atop the Eifel tower in Paris. We took a two week trip to spain in 1960, Drank a lot of beer together! I tried to locate him several times, never worked out !
Again my condolence !
Wayne Benns
Christine Galindo
May 2, 2021
I am so sorry about Vics passing. I used to see him a lot at the golf course. Such a wonderful person so kind. My thoughts are with and prayers with the families
Susan Bohn
May 1, 2021
He was always a very friendly person. Glad to have known him.
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