Manuel Q. Gonzales

Manuel Q. Gonzales obituary, Phoenix, AZ

Manuel Q. Gonzales

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Nov

24

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Holy Spirit Catholic Church

1800 East Libra Drive, Tempe, AZ 85283

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24

Rosary

10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Holy Spirit Catholic Church

1800 E Libra Dr, Tempe, AZ 85283

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Nov

24

Service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Holy Spirit Catholic Church

1800 East Libra Drive, Tempe, AZ 85283

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Manuel Gonzales Obituary

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Manuel Q Gonzales, 91, of Tempe Arizona, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born on May 30, 1934. Manuel served in the Korean War and retired from the City of Tempe after 35 years. He shared his life and 69 years marriage with his wife Agnes L Gonzales. Together they raised 5 children: Manuel (Michelle), Victor (Debbie), Delores (Kenny), Pauline (Juan) and Emilie (Reggy). He had 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. 

Funeral services will be held on: Monday November 24, 2025 Holy Spirit Catholic Church 1800 E. Libra Dr, Tempe AZ 85283 Visitation will be from: 10 to 10:30 AM Mass will begin at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at: Saint Francis Catholic Cemetery 2033 N. 48th St, Phoenix AZ 85008. Reception will follow at Hanley Hall at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 1800 E. Libra Dr, Tempe AZ 85283.

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Upcoming Events

Nov

24

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Holy Spirit Catholic Church

1800 East Libra Drive, Tempe, AZ 85283

Send Flowers

Nov

24

Rosary

10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Holy Spirit Catholic Church

1800 E Libra Dr, Tempe, AZ 85283

Send Flowers

Nov

24

Service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Holy Spirit Catholic Church

1800 East Libra Drive, Tempe, AZ 85283

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home

Only 5 days left for delivery to next service.