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Jose Gonzalez Obituary
Jose Francisco Gonzalez, Jr.
1950-2020
Jose "Joe" Francisco Gonzalez, Jr., 69, was born on July 25, 1950 in Harlingen, Texas and was reunited with his Lord and Savior and son Joe, III on July 8, 2020 in Houston, Texas. Joe was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Joe was a man of deep faith that knew the importance of family, especially with his loving wife Alma always by his side. He was a very successful restaurateur, owning El Jardin and Mamacita's Restaurants. He was a proud Veteran of the United States Army, serving in Germany. Joe was a vintage car enthusiast and an avid Houston sports fan; he loved going out of town to every Superbowl. Joe had a zest for life and enjoyed traveling with family and friends. He enjoyed bringing in the New Year in Las Vegas. He was blessed to travel the world, making memories with his family and friends. Joe understood business and the importance of being a good steward to his community and political leaders. The Gonzalez family attended the past five presidential inaugurations and balls. Joe was an icon of Houston's East End and will be dearly missed by all. Joe was preceded in death by his father, Jose G. Gonzalez, Sr.; his mother, Tomasa S. Gonzalez; and his son, Jose Francisco "Joe" Gonzalez, III. Joe leaves behind to cherish his memories, his loving wife of 44 years, Alma R. Gonzalez; his son, Christian Jay Gonzalez; his daughters, Gina V. Kuper & husband Jonathan and Diane Gjerstad & husband Helge; his brothers, Arthur Gonzalez and Danny Gonzalez; his sisters, Laura Murillo, Guadalupe Ruiz, Yolanda Alanis, Gracie Blancas, and Nelda Sanchez; his sister in laws, Irma Peña and Esperanza Salazar; his grandchildren, Briauna Marie Gonzalez, Jose Francisco "JoJo" Gonzalez IV, Jackson Kuper, and Logan Sebastian Gonzalez; numerous nieces and nephews; and many other relatives and friends. He will be dearly missed by all those who were touched by his beautiful soul.
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Sponsored by Compean Funeral Home - Houston.
Michael A Newby and Family
July 6, 2024
May your memory be a blessing.
Superior Uniform Services
Joe
July 21, 2020
praying for Joe Gonzales & family from Joe Dominguez Family (Magnolia Park).
The Stathatos Family ~ Don Carlos Mexican Restaurants
July 20, 2020
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May our Risen Lord bring you comfort and strength. May the memories held within your hearts, help soothe you. We send our deepest condolences. We thank God for Joe.
May his memory be eternal.
Cliff Shearrow
July 14, 2020
Dear Gonzalez family,
My prayer is for Gods peace that surpasses all understanding be with each and every one of you during this extremely difficult time.
Peter Wuenschel
July 13, 2020
Alma,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
May peace be with you.
Peter & Debbie Wuenschel
Susan and Dick Kirk
July 13, 2020
Our heartfelt condolences to your family. May God hold you in his arms in your sorrow. We started going to your restaurant when little Joe was about four and it has been our favorite restaurant ever since. He will be missed by all.
Joe Matta
July 13, 2020
What a tremendous loss for us all! I extend my sincere condolences to Alma and the family in their time of sorrow. Not only was Joe a loving family man, a great role model, and a successful restaurateur, but he also cared deeply about the community from which he came. Joe supported our political and civic leaders and organizations so that they could advocate for issues that he believed to be important to our community. It is never easy to accept the loss of someone we care about. In fact, Joe was still mourning the untimely loss of his own son Joe III, whom he loved and missed deeply. So while I am saddened by Joes death, I take some consolation in knowing that he has become reunited with his son in a place high above from where he can watch over Alma and his family. Joes memory will live on in all of us. With heartfelt sympathy,
Joe and Sara McCallister
July 13, 2020
Praying the peace that passes all understand cover this sweet family. You are in our prayers and thoughts.
Donna Rone
July 13, 2020
So sad to hear this news. Truly enjoyed seeing and talking to Joe in the Webster location each time he was there. My prayers to Alma and his family.
Esmeralda Manriquez
July 12, 2020
My deepest condolences to the Gonzalez family. I had met Joe Gonzales and his wife Alma and his father Mr. Jose Gonzalez Sr. from frequenting El Jardin restaurant as far back as late 1980's to present. They were truly admirable people. My prayers go out to the family. May he rest in peace!
Alma Aguilar, Alana Tristan & Alan Tristan
July 12, 2020
It is with deep sorrow that we give our condolences and prayers to the family. Mr. Joe was always generous to the mission of SOAR Community Services. As customers at his restaurants, he always made sure to come to our table to say hello! He was so proud of his family, friends, and community! We will surely miss him!! We pray that the loving arms of our Heavenly Father embrace you, His Holy Spirit comfort you & our Lord Jesus cover you in His precious blood. In Jesus Name Amen
Daniel Gonzalez
July 12, 2020
. I love you my brother. I will miss you dearly. Im in new York.
YvetteandYvonne Reyesand Thomas Regalado
July 12, 2020
My dearest sympathies fro Thomas Regalado and Yvonne and Yvette Reyes of the Mariachi Continental Orginal Mariachi Group
Rachel Medina Jimenez
July 12, 2020
My condolences to the Gonzalez family. We were neighbors growing up and visit El Jardin often. Joe was a great man, son, big brother. May he rest in eternal peace. ✝
Shirley Gonzales
July 12, 2020
RIP My condolences to the family
Shirley Gonzales
Ludy ortiz
July 11, 2020
Alma, cuanto lo siento!!! Que diosito te auyde en este momento tan deficil, que te de mucha fuerza para seguir tu vida. Quisiera poder darre un fuerte abrazo ha ti y tu familia. Ludy ortiz
Michael A. Neeby
July 11, 2020
We employ Joe's brother,Danny up in New York. Although I never met Joe, I feel as though I knew him. Danny often spoke about his brother in loving and proud ways. All of us at Superior Uniform Services extend our condolences to the Gonzalez family.
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