Enrique Gonzalez, Sr. Sr.

Enrique Gonzalez, Sr., age 75, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025. He was born on

November 29, 1949, to Ismael Gonzalez and Theresa Leija.

He was raised and lived his entire life in Corpus Christi, Texas. He graduated from Foy H. Moody High School, Corpus Christi, Texas in 1969.

Enrique or "Henry" as he was called by most who knew him, married Yolanda Garza, his wife, of 46 years on January 26, 1979. He was retired.

Henry was a loving husband, father, son, and brother. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, and golfing with his son, Henry Jr. He will always be remembered for his devotion to family and his kindness as he was always willing to lend a helping hand. He especially enjoyed large family gatherings and his sisters' cooking and also loved to discuss politics.

Henry is preceded in death by his parents as well as his brothers Alejandro Rodriguez, Emmett Rodriguez, Carlos Garza Jr., Ismael Gonzalez, and his sisters Adela Villanueva, Maria Elena Rodriguez, and Teresa Esquivel and his brother-in-law, Robert Garza.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Yolanda, his son Enrique Gonzalez, Jr., his daughters, Elisa Gonzalez Newton, and Edna Gonzalez, his sisters Maria Luisa Gonzalez Blanca Perez, and Janie Garza (Jesus), his sisters-in-law, Lolly Guerra (Fred), Maggie Garza, and Brenda Garza, his brothers-in law, Fernando Garza (Tillie) and Richard Garza (Allison), and his favorite cousin Elvia Martinez. He is also survived by numerous other cousins, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 9:00pm on Friday, August 1, 2025. A rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. that same evening. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 2, 2025. All services will be held at Seaside Funeral Home in Corpus Christi, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.