Gary Gonzales

Gary Gonzales obituary, Shafter, CA

Gary Gonzales

Gary Gonzales Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Peters Funeral Home - Wasco on May 14, 2024.

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Gary Henry Gonzales passed away in Bakersfield Ca on May 2, 2024 at the age of 62.
He is survived by his mother, Victoria R. Gonzales of Bakersfield, Ca; his sister Sharon L. Flores of Ridgecrest, Ca; and his two sons, Christopher G. Gonzales of Bakersfield, Ca and Jason D. Gonzales of Denver, Colorado. He is preceded in death by his father Henry C. Gonzales and sister Yolanda L. Gonzales.
He was born on September 26, 1961 in Bakersfield, Ca to Henry and Victoria. He graduated from East Bakersfield High School. Gary remained in Bakersfield after graduating from high school where found employment in the oil industry.
He will be remembered as positive person who maintained an optimistic outlook on life. He had an adventurous personality and was fascinated with cars, motorcycles and machinery. He generated a passion for working in the oilfields, where he worked on both drilling and production rigs for long hours. Gary loved his family and friends and was always willing to help anyone in need.
It is with great regret that Gary has passed and he will always be loved and missed. He is now at peace and his remembrance will remain in our hearts as he is now with our Holy Father.
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