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Steve Gonzales Obituary

Steve Gonzales LUBBOCK- Steve Gonzales of Lubbock departed this life on Sunday, June 24, 2012 at the age of 48. He was born November 4, 1963 in Lubbock to Pete and Elsa (Gutierrez) Gonzales. Steve graduated from Lubbock High School in 1982 and went on to attend South Plains College, then graduating from University of Texas in El Paso. He was a social worker and supervisor at Convergys call center. Those left to cherish his memory are his mother and step-father, Elsa and James Bone; one brother, Mark Gonzales and wife Juanita of Lubbock; one sister, Sylvia Lozoya of Lubbock; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and all of his grandparents. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2012 in Combest Family Memorial Chapel. Mass will be recited at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church. Please celebrate the life of Steve by visiting www.combestfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Lubbock Avalanche-Journal on Jun. 26, 2012.

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June 24, 2013

To Elsa and James Bone, Sylvia Lozoya and Mark Gonzales, and all of Steve's nieces and nephews, my prayers will always be with you. Thanks for making me a part of your family. I am so Blessed to know each of you. We will always be connected through the love we all shared for Steve. I still miss him terribly, and I can't imagine the loss you all are feeling. Remember I am here for all of you. Thank you!

glenda edwards

June 4, 2013

It has almost been a year Steve and i wanted to let you know that you continue to be missed by all that knew you and could'nt help but love and admire you. You always presented yourself as a sharp and well dressed professional man that would end up at top management. Your life was cut short but you made such a huge impact on the live's that you touched. You made me want to be the best that i could be and had that same impact on the people around you. Anyone that knew you loved you, and some more than others. Your dear friend still grieve's deeply and i can only imagine the loss and pain your family has felt this past year. Your time here on Earth made it a better place. Vaya Con DIOS!

April 7, 2013

41 weeks and still missing you! My prayers to all the Gonzales family, they are a great family!Now I know why you turned out to be the perfect son, bother and friend!Love you always and forever!

Paula Garcia

March 8, 2013

Miss you terribly. My prayers are still with your family. They are a great family..love ya forever and always!!

Paula Garcia

January 26, 2013

Still missing you.

December 27, 2012

Merry Christmas my friend! Sorry I still had to shed a tear, but I know you spent your first Christmas with Jesus Christ this year. You are in my heart and mind every day. The memories we shared is what keeps me going. Merry Christmas my love. Forever and always!

glenda edwards

November 4, 2012

Happy Birthday Steve. i know you are in a place of blessings and peace and i want you to sleep with a peaceful heart. your family is putting together a little b-day party for you. Paula wants to be close to you and them. Steve talk to her and remind her that she was the pretty lady that her face would just shine from love and beauty when you were anywhere around. dont let her continue on with the sadness and pain in her heart. Steve this crushing her spirit, talk to her. well Happy Birthday! you were one of a kind and are so sorely missed.

Glenda Edwards

October 27, 2012

Steve it took me a long time to be able to accept that you had left us. what makes me accept it is to watch the sadness in Paula's eye's and her body language. Her heart is broken but she does live with the memories yall both shared. Steve your name is mentioned around there like you were in some Hall of Fame for tl greatness. Most of all everyone, myself included, remember's and cherishes the unique friendship they shared with you. You were a wise gentleman that respected other's and allowed them to make their own choices while attempting to see things from their perspective. Always when i had an important convergys question i knew i could go to you for sound advice and could depend on you to be honest and trustworthy. Steve my heart goes out to your family as i can only imagine the loss of someone as special as you. I know Pugs and the Devil Dogs were wondering where you went to, or maybe they knew. i just wanted to tell you goodbye and thank you for your friendship.

Paula Garcia

September 9, 2012

Steve, it has been 11 weeks since you went to your eternal home. To me it seems like it was only yesterday, because I miss you terribly. I know you are at Peace and in a much better place.No good-byes from me, only a "Till we meet again". PINKY SWEAR!, LOVE YOU FOR EVER AND ALWAYS!

Paula Garcia

September 9, 2012

Steve, even though it has been 11 weeks that you went to your eternal home, I still miss you terribly. It feels like it was only yesterday. I know that you are at Peace and in a much better place. No good-byes from me, only "Til we meet again". Love forever and always, Pinky Swear!
Paula G.

September 9, 2012

Steve, it's been 11 weeks since you returned home. It seems like yesterday. I still miss you terribly. I know you are at Peace now and in a much better place. Just a reminder that you are still greatly missed. Love you forever and always! Til we meet again..Paula...

Al Gomez

July 9, 2012

Steve touched my life for over twenty years. He was one of those rare people who leave indelible impressions on everything they come in contact with. He was a dancer, dog charmer, deep thinker. I will carry him in my heart...always.

Maria Reyna

July 4, 2012

Steve aka Dakota, was part of the infamous group, Los Tres Amigos( Paula, Dakota& me). We would hang out after work and just have a great time together. I will miss my true & dear friend.

Frankie Armstrong

June 29, 2012

Steve was a good friend and lots of fun in his sly way! Bless you all!!!

Jennifer Moralez

June 27, 2012

Steve was a great person with a wonderful personality! He will be missed.

Terri Denyes

June 26, 2012

Sylvia, You and your family are in my prayers.

Kathy Barrier

June 26, 2012

Sylvia, you and your family are in my prayers. Please know you are in my thoughts. Tell my boys hello for me

Paula Garcia

June 26, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with Steve's family. Steve was not just a co-worker, but a true friend. Steve showed me the true meaning of LOVE. The one regret for me will be the short amount of time we spent together. Even though it was for a short time, he left me with a lifetime of memories. We loved each other unconditionally and I will miss him dearly. Steve made me laugh when I was down and his frowns and various looks he made will be missed.Steve helped me see the world as it should be, not as I percieved.Elsa, James and Sylva, you have really made me feel like part of the family. God Bless you. May God give you the strength to get through this difficult time. Always remember, I am here for you always. Steve spoke very highly of his Mom (the "crazy lady") and his sister Sylvia, and brother Mark, and his nieces and nephews, of courst his beloved Mexican dogs. Steve will forever be in my heart, thoughts and mind. Love you all!!

Michelle Castillo

June 26, 2012

Steve was a respected fellow co-worker at Convergys. May he rest in peace.
Michelle Castillo

Theresa Smethers

June 26, 2012

Elsa, Mark, Janie and Sylvia - you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I have fond memories of Steve when we were growing up. I remember his laugh and sense of humor.

Joanie Clendenning

June 26, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together.
Having never met Steve, I must say, what a handsome guy! From the stories I have heard from his little sister, Sylvia, I know his sarcastic wit will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
REST IN PEACE STEVE.

Joe Ramirez

June 26, 2012

It is difficult to have learned of my friend's passing. Steve was my friend, a wonderful parent to all his doggies. Steve was someone I knew and someone I will always remember. My condolences to the Gonzales' Family especially Elsa, his mom, who never turned her back away from him but who cared for her son until the end. Love you Steve and give a hug to Skippy and Georgie for me.

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