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Erica Gonzales-Cortez
November 30, 2020
Dad,
We love and miss you everyday. Can't believe its been 14 years. Keep watching over us.
Love Erica
Eugenia Rivera
November 27, 2019
Hi Vincent
After all of these years You are still missed and mentioned from time to time . Just the other day your brother Larry reminded me of your anniversary graduating to Heaven. And, yes we are still buddies; your family are very good to me, I love them all. Say hi to Anna for me, you have beautiful daughters and granddaughters, you must be very proud of them. I had the honor of seeing them last year at little Larry's wedding,
i don't know how to end this note, i'll see ya later when it's God's time
love you always, your comadre Eugenia
eugenia Rivera
December 6, 2007
Vicente,
My compadre, I miss you too and Anna is on my mind often along with your girls
I also think of the rest of Texas, and I agree, you are missed dearly.
Please say hi to your mom, grandma Cuca, Rosemary and I believe you have a cousins up there with you all hopefully waiting for us (cousings I didn' meet)
Send my regards to Ana and the girls
Love you all in Texas
Eugenia
Desire Maradiaga
December 6, 2007
Uncle Vince,
I can't believe we have been without you here for a year. I think Alyssa got some of your blood, she really likes to dance anytime she hears any music, and she can even dance to the beat. I miss you so much and wish you were here with us. You had the heart of gold unlike anyone else, you mean so much to all of us. I love you very much.
Love,
Dez
Cinda
December 5, 2007
Vinnie, I can't believe it's been a year since we lost you! You have been missed so much. The "good times" are not the same without you here. I don't have the confidant I once did to share secrets and troubles with. If you can see us from where you're at, then you know so many people still mourn you. Hopefully, you also know that you have a beautiful granddaughter. We saw her recently when she turned one.
I really miss my goofy cousin!
Virginia Ramirez
December 4, 2007
Vincent, You left us a year ago and we miss you dearly. You were the live of all family functions and you were there ready to help everyone. You are in our hearts always. We love you Aunt Virgie.
Thanksgiving 2004
December 1, 2007
Dad & Mom
December 1, 2007
Dad sitting in store pretending to be a dummy in Leon, Gto.
December 1, 2007
Dad & Uncle Lupe
December 1, 2007
Dad baby picture
December 1, 2007
Dad & Alexis
December 1, 2007
Dad, Grandma, Aunt Linda, Uncle Jesse, & Roger
December 1, 2007
Dad & Grandma
December 1, 2007
Thanksgiving 2004
Erica Gonzales
December 1, 2007
Dad, Yesterday was a year you had been gone. We all miss you and love you always and forever.
I would like to invite all who want to come to the Rosary Dec. 2, 2007 at 7pm which will be at my aunts house Estela Mendoza. If someone needs directions please email me or call me.
Love you dad
Larry Gonzales
June 25, 2007
Hey bro, a very imortant day for me today. My three kids are well and so am I. I'm 15 days clean and sober and enjoying the fellowship of AA. Vince I can't drink anymore. I hit a low during Larry's graduation that I do not want to see again. Please guide me in the right direction. I really miss you, mom and Rose! All my love!!
Virginia Ramirez
May 25, 2007
Dear Vincent,This ia aunt Virgie I mmiss you so much.Was looking forward to have so much fun in Vegas with you and I miss our eating at taquerias after your trips to Brookside. I still go to Brookside but to visit and talk to you. I am going to San Diego for Larry' graduation I will miss you there too.I went to Matamoros and I bought Alexis a pair of small maracas so she can play them like you. Aunt Esther and I also miss our dancing with you since both our husbands don't dance. You will always be in our hearts.Until we meet again. I send you my son Victor,Rosemary,Mom,Dad, my sister Pauline,my sister Josie, Ralph, and Joey my love.Your Family are always in my prayers. Love you,Aunt Virgie
Lucinda Gandara
March 19, 2007
Vinny, I can't believe your Birthday passed and I didn't write you. I thought about you and your family that whole Sunday, February 11, 2007. It was disheartening for me and Marisa to have our Birthdays a few days before and not hear from you, and know that we would not be celebrating yours a few days later. I miss you very much, Vinny. Sometimes I'm even a little angry with you for not going to the doctor when Arturo and I tried to get you to go! If only you had! But when I think of all the good times we had and how you made us laugh, I can't stay angry with you...though I will always miss you!
Larry Gonzales
January 4, 2007
Hey VLG, I miss you very much!! I think of you almost daily and wish we could still keep cell talking. Linda and I had a fun conversation on my birthday, laughing at all our great times!! We remembered hiding from the jewlty man, it was Linda who farted behind the stove, huh? I've also had 2 wonderful conversations with Jr. High Houstonian friends. I will no longer say I will never return to Houston. I must return to revisit our childhood, adolescent and teen memories!! I love you bro and I'll return later!!!
Eugenia Rivera
December 14, 2006
Vince,
I do not have enough words to express my pain and sorrow with your passing. My heart goes out to Ana, Erica and Diane and all of your family.
I had the privilege of being your sister in law when I was married to your brother Larry, he and I had 2 beautiful children. I will never forgot all the wonderful, great times we all had.
You were thee most kind & loving brother in law I ever had and ever will. You are also my compadre. I say also because we will someday meet again in Heaven.
There will never be anyone left to say "You will always be my sister in Law!"
I can't stop my tears as I write in your guest book. I've had a few close calls but for some reason the Lord see's that my job isn't done. So when it's my time to go, please have St Peter open those pearly gates so that you, Pauline (mother in law), cousin Rosemary and grandma CuCa meet me as I come inside so that we can catch up & hang out like the good times. (maybe you could even dance a cumbia and corrida with me)
You and Ana mean so much to me, even though we are miles and miles apart.
I'll always remember you for your kindness & sillines, you had a heart of gold. Your love for Ana and the girls glowed. Actually, you loved everybody!
You never said anything bad about anyone. You always had a way of bringing out the best in people.
I know that grandma cuca (lamipie), your mom Pola, and cousin Rosemary along with everyone else up in heaven are celebrating, having a party since the day of your eternal rest.
I will miss you dearly and you and yours will be in my heart forever.
Ana and girls, you can come to San Diego anytime and I'll be there for you.
I send my deepest sympathy to Ana,Erica,Diane, your brothers Jesse and Larry and your sister Linda. To all your aunts and uncles that I still have in my heart. The list of cousins is never ending. The entire Gonzales family had a big part in my life that can never ever be forgotten. I thank all of you for that.
Love,
Eugenia (Pauline & Larry's mama)
Little Lou
December 11, 2006
Vince,
You know as I sit here and look at the computer screen . I'm wondering to my self why I always called you Vince and not Uncle Vince then it occurs to me the reason would be because I thought of you as a close friend as well as an uncle.
I've always known that you and I are alike in a lot of ways. 1) We both love to dance to our mexican music. 2) The Mexican Music we liked to listen too.3) A thing for working two jobs.4) Many more......
I will always remember when I would go to my parents house and you would be there. How you will tell me "Little Lou ( to this day it never would bother me that you'll call me that)lets go take a drive around the block and listen to this new cd I just bought" and there we go having the music loud crusing around the block. Or the time when you met my neighbors before I moved in to my new house, and just all the silly things you would say and do. I will miss how you would make me laugh. Our late night talks and last how you always beleived in me.
This past Sunday when I heard all these great things said about you as a Husband,Father,Brother,Uncle,Friend I could only hope that this will be one more thing that you and I have in common.(A GREAT CHRISTIAN MAN !!)
Thanks for all the Great memories UNCLE VINCE you will be missed.
Pauline Gonzales
December 10, 2006
Uncle Vinney was my godfather. Early in 1987, he flew to San Diego with a host of other Houstonians to baptize me into the Catholic faith. When I was about four, uncle Vinney and my aunt Ana took me into their home. As I was very young, I really only remember watching GI Joe’s in the mornings. What I do remember, is dancing “Tejano” style at my father’s retirement party. I remember him cheering me on at my high school graduation. I remember his laughter over the phone the last time I talked to him in July. I never got to witness his endless support for his parish, him arriving before anyone else to Aunt Mary’s Christmas breakfasts. I never got to see him dance with his daughters Erika and Diane at their quinceañeras, and I never got to help him and my cousin Elvalisa bake fried chicken. Time and distance have cheated me from having spent as much time with him than most of you in this room but I have witnessed his giving spirit, his never ending love and his continual energy. Together, we have a multitude of memories that we can call our collective memory. As long as we continue to talk about our experiences with him, how he interacted with us, what he taught us- as long as we can stay united as family and friends, this collective memory will never fade and Uncle Vinney will never truly depart from us.
Uncle Vinney, I love you and we will continue to love you more and more. May you rest in peace with our Maker and the loved ones who have passed before us. We will never forget the love and the generosity that you so privileged us with. Help us to prosper and rejoice in the compassion and righteousness that marked your life everyday that you were with us.
Sylvia Reneau
December 10, 2006
Dear Ana, Erica and Diane,
My fond & loving memories of Vinny go way back (~40 years). We'd climb over our backyard fence to visit one another. My Aunt Pauline lived on Topping St. and we lived on Folger St. at the time. For many years Vince & I were inseparable. We drank a lot of RC Colas together, bought from the soda machine on Crecia's (the beautician) front porch and the Wing Motel. I'll always remember the happy times that Vince, Hevy-J, Chick-n-Lick, Hona-J & I spent in the ministry work, and also at our many family get togethers and family reunions. (Who remembers the t-shirt we got at our first family reunion and how much we all laughed about it?!) On a more serious note, I witnessed Vince's love for you, Diane & Erica while in San Diego at Larry's retirement party. All Vince could talk about was how much he missed his family and how he couldn't wait to get back home to his Ana. He truly loved you, but I know that you already know this...
Love,
Forrest & Dorothy Sommer
December 9, 2006
Maria, Erica and Diane,
Our Prayers are with you. We have known Vinc for many years as a neighbor. He will be missed, but not forgotten. Forrest and I will miss Vinc coming over to chat and offering help if needed. Let us do the same for you.
Lucinda Gandara
December 8, 2006
Our cousin's passing has left a deep hole in our family. Vincent was more like my brother, than cousin. We grew up together and for a while I lived with my Aunt Pauline, Linda, Larry and Vincent. Later, when we were pretty much the last single cousins in our family, we lived in the same apartment complex. We relied on each other and bailed each other out of a few jams. Throughout our various trials and tribulations, Vincent always managed to make me laugh. He was my confidant and friend. I don't think I ever saw him angry. He was always kind and of good humor. This past Sunday, we heard how he'd touched the lives of many people, not just our family. He was extremely generous with his time. I think we all agree that there will never be another relative like our Vincent Gonzales, but as long as we carry him in our hearts, we will never lose him. So sleep tight, dear Vinny, and we'll see you later.
To Ana, Erica, Diane, Linda, Larry, Jesse, Mitzi and the rest of our family...My Deepest Condolences.
Your cousin,
Estee Wiltz
December 8, 2006
My deepest sympathy goes out to our entire family. I am sad I couldn't be there to say good-bye. I have great memories of a kind, funny and warm Uncle Vincent. The last time I saw him was at my bridal shower this past May. He came in and apologized for "crashing", but it was all GOOD. He added his "special joy" to the occasion. Uncle Vincent you will be missed. God bless you.
Johnny Joe Gonzales
December 7, 2006
Our deepest sympathy to the family,
I knew the family for years and his brother Larry is a good friend of mine and I just want to say that I'm truly sorry for your loss.
Larry Gonzales
December 6, 2006
As I begin to read and appreciate all entries I am fortunate to be your brother! Your legacy of honor and commitment will always be remembered. You are head and shoulders above anyone I will ever know and will be missed dearly. I love you "Bro", our freeway-time will never be the same!! Love you!!!
Brenda Cisneros-Edwards
December 6, 2006
Words of Condolences never seem to be enough to express the depth of loss one feels when hearing of the passing a not just a friend, but of a icon in one's childhood. Vincent and the entire Gonzales family represented just that, the cornerstone of friendship between three families, the (Gonzales, Rodriquez, and Cisneros) clans...and what a motley crew we were. We were never shy on being one anothers fashion critic, relationship advisor, and most importantly an audience for "Comedy Hour" in which Vincent was King!
Though in adulthood we went our separate ways, the memories never departed me and at the news of the loss of my childhood friend, the memories were given new life and Vincent and I were kids again..sitting on the front porch of the quadplex looking down the street ready to call dibs on the next car that came by...He always called dibs on the best ones.
How I'll miss him and regret not being present in his life all these years. But one thing he did leave me with was...if you thought Vincent's laughter was contagious in life...you should hear him in my memories.
Thank you Vince!!
To Vincent's family:
May the Lord Bless you and keep you
May the Lord make his face to shine upon you and show you HIS favor
May the Lord be gracious to you and
May you know HIS peace.
With warmest regards,
Frank Montemayor
December 5, 2006
Vincent is my Uncle (in-law), Compadre and most importantly Friend.
After Mitzi and I married, we were interested in leasing a house. Uncle Vincent located our first two houses. After he found the second house, I saw a pattern developing. Every house he located for us kept getting closer and closer to his house with the second house separated by only a couple of blocks from his. I quickly understood that Mitzi and Uncle Vinny had a close bond. He treated Mitzi and our children, like his own.
There were many a nights when Uncle Vinny, Aunt Ana and the girls would stop by our house on Teluco to visit and chat. Uncle Vinny would sometimes visit after a long day when he needed someone to talk to or just unwind from a hectic day. We would have a cold one in the back yard and just talk.
When Mitz and I moved to our current house, I realized how much I missed those days at Teluco. I always jokingly told Uncle Vince that we moved far away to get away from him, but deep down, I missed our times together.
Uncle Vince, I got to know you really well in eight years. But I wish I would have had eighty-years more. We love you and will miss you!
Lisa Candelaria
December 5, 2006
Uncle Vincent was one of those rare people that just made you feel good when he was around. You will be missed by so many. We love you and will remember you often. Our prayers go to the entire family. Love, Lisa, Elvalisa and Lauren
Arlene Mader
December 5, 2006
Ana, Erica and Diane,
I can't begin to tell you how much Vince meant to me. He was like a brother to me as we spent so much time together growing up. I could always count on him to help me with my chores (and sometimes my mom would assign me some pretty nasty chores!). He was so generous too -- he'd always buy me cokes and candy at The Wing Motel. I can't ever remember seeing him angry either. In 1969 I was 9 years old and he must of been 14, we were taking a break while out in our ministry work when I spilt my coke all over his dress slacks. I thought for sure that he was going to knock me one but he didn't -- he just got up and said that the sun would dry them out. I couldn't believe how calm he remained. We had some really good times together and I will truly miss him. He was very proud of all of you as I'm sure you all know.
Freddie Harrison jr
December 4, 2006
Mr. Vincent was our dear neighbor, friend, and brother. Freddie and Mr Vincent and I would talk for hours. When moved in the neighbor Mr. Vincent was the first person to welcome us. I will miss his smile and his kindness.
your friend
Lupita Estrada
December 4, 2006
To The Gonzales Family,
I love Vincent with all my heart, He was a very good friend since the day we met. We had good times and I will miss him very much I love Anna, Erica, Diane and I will keep them in my prayers.
Love, Lupita Estrada
Jozwiak Family
December 4, 2006
Vincent,
Your presence, dedication, and spirit will be sorely missed at St. Theresa. I'm not quite sure if we've ever met a more dedicated person and one so willing to serve whomever...very happy to be the constant worker bee..no need of notariety. Many happy memories of you will stay with us and there is no doubt you are now enjoying your just reward! Thank you to his beautiful family for sharing him with our community!
marisol Garcia
December 3, 2006
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Desire Maradiaga
December 3, 2006
Uncle Vince,
Thank you for all the great times that you shared with us and for the amount of time you were with us. These next few months are going to be so hard not seeing you. You are so loved and will be missed so so much. I will make sure that Alexis and Alyssa make it to Galveston to play with one another. I love you so much!
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