Robert C. Gonzales

ROBERT C. GONZALES

"GONZO" Robert C. Gonzales passed away in Fresno, CA on July 31, 2002, at the age of 68. Robert was born on April 29, 1934, in Malaga, CA, to Fermin and Rosario Gonzales, who have since gone on to be with the Lord. Robert was one of 12 children and is the first to pass on. Robert graduated from Washington Union H.S. in 1952, and later served in the United States Army for two years. Robert worked for the United States Postal Service for twelve years before committing the next 29 years of his life to farming. Robert had a strong work ethic and was considered to be a very successful grower of table grape and tree fruit in the Fowler, Easton and Caruthers area. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Rosalie; two sons, Orlando and Ron Gonzales; a daughter, Diane Dyer; daughter in laws Jovita and Deanne Gonzales; a son in law Jerry Dyer; five brothers, Frank, Max, Sam, Dan and Fermin Gonzales; six sisters, Lori Ausuna, Mary Marez, Esther Herrera, Hope Carrillo, Liz Wright, and Debra Gonzales; seven grandchildren, Eddie Tovar, Lisa Gonzales, Monique Habar, Jeremy Dyer and Janelle Dyer, Christian and Jordon Gonzales; and three great-grandchildren. Robert was an avid golfer and belonged to the Kings River Golf and Country Club for the past 26 years where he was better known as "Gonzo". Robert loved his fellow golfers and never shied away from a friendly wager. Robert was a devoted husband, a dedicated father, and a loving grandparent who lived each day to spend time with his grandchildren and his family. Robert was a very considerate and sacrificial person who gave of his time and money to those in need, and will forever be remembered for his generosity. Robert was blessed with an enormous amount of wisdom and life experience which he shared frequently with his children and grandchildren. Before Robert passed on, he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and is now in the glorious presence of God. Robert touched the lives of so many people along the way and he will be forever missed by those who knew and loved him. "We love you Gonzo". Visitation will be held at the Lisle Funeral Home on Sunday, August 4, 2002, from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Funeral Services will be held at the Fowler Pres- byterian Church, 408 E. Merced, Fowler, CA on Monday, August 5, 2002 at 10:00 A.M. Interment to follow at Washington Colony Cemetery. LISLE FUNERAL HOME1605 "L" Street, Fresno 266-0666