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Raymond Gonzales Obituary

ODESSA Raymond Ochoa Gonzales, age 58, passed away Monday, May 21, 2012, in Odessa, Texas. He was born Oct. 8, 1953, in Sanderson, Texas, to Roman M. Gonzales and Alicia Ochoa Gonzales. He was raised in San Angelo, Texas. He was a superintendent for Lone Star Gas for 25 years. In 1972, he was voted Most Outstanding Man of America. He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepfather, Paul Chavez; and his brother, Steven Gonzales. Survivors are his daughters, Anyssa Gonzales and Sierra Gonzales; sisters Susie Nelson, Elva Sanchez, Merle Cuellar, Mary Alice Hudson, Lucy Gonzales, Sonya Charez and Debbie Padilla; brothers Roman Gonzales and Paul Chavez Jr.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial service is scheduled for 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, in Sunset Funeral Home chapel. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Sunset Funeral Home. To sign the guestbook, go to sunsetodessa.com.



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Published by GoSanAngelo from May 24 to May 25, 2012.

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Eva Gonzales

May 27, 2012

So sorry to hear about Raymond, he was such a good friend to all of the Hernandez family. RIP Raymond

Raymond and my brother Jimmy May19 1974 best very good friends

Eva Gonzales

May 27, 2012

May 25, 2012

SIRRA I JUST HEARD THE NEWS IM SO SORRY. YOUR DAD WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY MEMORIES. WE HAD SOME FUN TIMES MARKETING,PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF I CAN DO ANYTHING FOR YOU. WE WILL MISS HIM. LOVE,LORENA (LORI SUN CITY MEDICAL SUPPLY EL PASO, TEXAS)915-252-5080.

Lorraine Galindo

May 25, 2012

I am so sad I can not believe it...May you rest in peace and Sierra please let me know how you are doing and if you need anything...you were your dads life he adored you...my number is 204-9784 i just found out...

freddy caballero

May 25, 2012

cant believe it,, rest in peace amigo...

George Luera

May 25, 2012

Great memories with Raymond when he was in Fort Stockton. May your family find peace.
George and Rhonda Luera, Fort Stockton TX

Joe& Linda DeLaRosa

May 25, 2012

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Siria-Hernandez Shupe

May 24, 2012

R.I.P Raymond.I will always remember you.

Moe Hudson

May 24, 2012

Courage: The ability to confront fear, pain, danger, uncertainty, or intimidation. Courage is fear that has said its prayers. My brother, you will forever be an example to anyone whoever takes life's gifts for granted. Rest with peace.

Jeremy Sanchez

May 23, 2012

May you shine like the stars above and forever live on. God Bless.

Jeremy Sanchez

May 23, 2012

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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