Gonzalo Barriga Lemus

Gonzalo Barriga Lemus obituary

Gonzalo Barriga Lemus

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Oct

9

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4:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Macon Funeral Home

261 Iotla St., Franklin, NC 28734

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Oct

10

Funeral Mass

4:00 p.m.

St. Francis Catholic Church

299 Maple Street, Franklin, NC 28734

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Gonzalo Lemus Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Macon Funeral Home on Oct. 4, 2025.

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Gonzalo Barriga Lemus, 49, of Franklin, NC, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 2, 2025.

He has lived in the Franklin area for over 24 years. He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church of Franklin. He loved his job as a roofer, but his favorite thing was watching his son play sports. He was very supportive of all his son's sports activities; football, track, soccer, and basketball. He never met a stranger and loved to travel with his friends and family.

He is survived by his son, Antonio Barriga; siblings, Martha Barriga, Josefa Barriga, Epifanio Barriga, Aurelio Barriga, Pricilla Barriga, Teresa Barriga; and godsons, Luis Torres and Kevin Torres.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 9th, from 4-11:30pm at Macon Funeral Home. A mass will be held on Friday, October 10th, at 4pm at St Francis of Assisi. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery.

Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com.

Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

9

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Macon Funeral Home

261 Iotla St., Franklin, NC 28734

Send Flowers

Oct

10

Funeral Mass

4:00 p.m.

St. Francis Catholic Church

299 Maple Street, Franklin, NC 28734

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Macon Funeral Home

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.