Seth James Gonzales

1992 - 2016

Seth James Gonzales obituary, 1992-2016, Albuquerque, NM

Seth James Gonzales

1992 - 2016

BORN

1992

DIED

2016

Seth Gonzales Obituary

Visit the Salazar Funeral Homes & Crematory - Reflections Chapel website to view the full obituary.
Seth James Gonzales, 24, went to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, November 11, 2016. Seth was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He served his country from 2011 to 2015. Seth was an exceptional athlete with a deep passion for wresting, football and the outdoors. He always gave 100% to every endeavor. His warm heart and respectful nature made him a man above men. Seth had fierce love for his family and never met a stranger. If he called you his brother he meant it. He was the first to volunteer his time and assistance, even if it meant shedding his suit and wearing his grandpa's clothes to mow the lawn. He loved sharing a meal with family and friends. His silly nature was reflected in his love for wearing crazy socks. He was a loving husband and son. The love and pride for his son, Ethan James was above all else. He will be remembered by all that he encountered by his infectious laugh, heartwarming smile, and quick humor. To know him was to love him. He is survived by his wife of three years, Elishia Gonzales; son, Ethan James Gonzales; mother April Romero; father, James Gonzales and wife Stephanie Gonzales; sister, Brieanne Beck and husband Sammy Barela;brothers, Niko Marrufo, Jullian Encinias, Michael Gonzales, Adam Gonzales; grandparents, Joaquin and Romana Gonzales, Jose and Judy Garcia, and Gerald Romero Sr.; great-grandmother, Carmen Jiron; Godparents Gerald and Annette Romero Jr.; nephews, Noah and Eli Barela; along with many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Seth's Life Celebration will begin with a visitation on Monday, November 21, 2016 at 6:00 pm at Salazar Mortuary (400 3 rd St. SW) all are encouraged to come and share stories of Seth. A Funeral service will be celebrated Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at 11:00 am at Sagebrush Community Church (6440 Coors Blvd NW 87120) with burial to follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:15 pm. The family will be receiving friends and family for a reception following the burial at the El Zocalo Plaza, 264 S. Camino Del Pueblo, Bernalillo, NM 87004. Pallbearers will be Cecil Romero, Gerald Romero, Jonathan Gutierrez, Shea Maisel, Jeremy Cordova, and Jullian Encinias. Honorary pallbearers will be AJ Pacheco, Anthony Gomez, Javier Fierro, Damien Romero, Dylan Romero, Paul Llewellyn, Niko Marrufo, Sammy Barela, Matthew Gutierrez, Joseph Daily, Lucas Copley, and Matthew Copley. Please, share a memory of Seth and condolences with his family by signing his guestbook below.

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Salazar Funeral Homes & Crematory - Reflections Chapel

2400 Washington St. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110

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April 3, 2018

Someone posted to the memorial.

November 22, 2016

James & Margarita Daniel posted to the memorial.

November 22, 2016

Maria A posted to the memorial.

April 3, 2018

I love you seth❤ your wife

James & Margarita Daniel

November 22, 2016

James & Family No word can say how we feel at time like these. Please know that you all are on our Hearts & Prayers God has lifted Seth to be with Jesus in Heaven May the Lord Jesus send his Holly Spirit to give you peace and comfort though these times. Lord we life all these family to you and ask for your for guidance and strength. In Jesus name AMEN James Please let us know if you need anything! We are open 24/7 for you.

Maria A

November 22, 2016

I would like to express my sincere condolences to the family. May you find some comfort in this thought found in Isaiah 61: 1,2 that says in part "He sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, To comfort all who mourn,"

Lorraine Maes-Lewis

November 21, 2016

I met Seth when he came over to help paint at our rental. He was very well mannered and polite. You don't see that often anymore. He also came over to our home with his dad James to dig a drip system we were putting in. He was funny like his dad and also hard working. I was glad to have met him and will pray for his family, especially his young son. I am so sorry for your great loss, may GOD be merciful and give you peace.

Lorraine Maes-Lewis

John Sanchez

November 21, 2016

James our prayers go out to you. God bless you always

Tina and Tom Haralson, Thomas and Shane Haralson

November 21, 2016

The Haralson family would like to leave our condolences. He was a handsome and had a great personality. He wrestled with our oldest son, Thomas Haralson. It has hit a lot of his friends very hard and we wanted to express our sympathy. Let his son know that Seth started early in life to make a great impression on everyone he met. Our sons send their sympathies. (they are now serving our country like Seth had.) So proud of Seth. Rest in Peace.

Cindy Copley Moore

November 20, 2016

My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. I am so sorry for your loss. God bless you sweet Seth, rest in piece. And God bless your family

Leonard and Cecilia Medina

November 20, 2016

Our deepest condolences to you and all of your family . We will continue to keep you all in our prayers . May our Lord continue to hold you up. God bless you

Valerie

November 20, 2016

Sending you Elishia, Ethan and your family our condolences. You will be our our prayers on this day. God bless and RIP Seth

Carol Gonzales

November 20, 2016

God Bless you James my heart felt prayers are with you

Patricia Gonzales

November 19, 2016

I'm so sorry for your loss, Joaquin and Romana.... AntonioJ.Gonzales' Family....

Adela

November 19, 2016

He's in the hands of Our Lord and God will Hill rest in peace and someday we'll all be reunited to see our loved ones who have gone before us many prayers and blessings to you and your family

Joseph m Madrid

November 19, 2016

My condolence to the family I was fortunate to see seth come in to this world but never thought I would be there to see him leave god bless you mijo love grandpa MANUEL

Amanda

November 19, 2016

I can remember so clearly your crazy laugh,it was so contagious. You are and will remain to be such an amazing and loving person. The good Lord sadly gained another wonderful angel. My prayers and condolences go out to his family,especially his wife and son. His amazing spirit will live on thru his son. May the Lord send lots of blessings towards the family.

robert parras

November 19, 2016

my condolences to elishia, and ethan, rest assure he is with the lord. free forever in paradise! god comfort you and ethan always. god bless you!

Maria Maisel

November 19, 2016

We love you and miss you so very much. Our hearts are broken. We will Miss you forever baby boy.

SSgt Gerald Romo

November 19, 2016

Seth, You have always been a brother to me. I remember the days in HS where I would try and convince you to come to West Mesa and wrestle with us. I remember the times at the recruiters office always messing with Franco and Peña. But the one time that hold a special place in my heart was when we were in basic military training, I was a few weeks ahead of you and one day while waiting at the chapel I see you in the distance and we run and and embrace each other! The feeling of seeing a familiar face was so joyful and all we could talk about about how two boys from Albuquerque were making something of ourselves. You were my friend and my brother in arms. Love you Seth. Rest In Peace my brother.

Jayy N Johnny Garza

November 19, 2016

Sorry cousin my condolences Seth is in a better place Cousin May God give you peace in your heart. Just remember you must be strong for your Son.. Love you and Peace be with you....

Rachael Padilla

November 19, 2016

I will always love you my friend! ? You always make my day better...I will forever have you in my heart.

Evie McIlrath

November 18, 2016

James and family,

So very sorry to hear of the loss of your son Seth. Know how much you are loved and lifted up in prayer at the time of sorrow. May God shine his love and peace upon you and yours.

Love your cousin,
Evie and family

Lynne Loss

November 18, 2016

Thank You Seth for Your Service .
From Captain and Mrs. David Loss USAF , Vietnam

Rest in peace Buddy .

yolanda smelser

November 17, 2016

James and Family- no greater loss than a child. May God comfort you in his deep abiding love. Seth will be remembered for his beautiful spirit and amazing smile! We are here for you with love!

Mary Bencomo

November 17, 2016

My sincere condolences to all of Seths family.Judy my heart breaks for you I pray that God will give the family peace and strength

Debbie Turiciano

November 17, 2016

James,
My family is sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Your cousin, Debbie Turiciano & Family

Ian Smelser

November 16, 2016

Seth was an amazing young man. I had the pleasure of coaching him in wrestling and was always amazed at his determination and athleticism. Seth reminded me of his dad, James. I will always keep his beautiful spirit and infectious smile in my memories of him. I know Seth is at peace and in a better place.
I'll be keeping James and his family in my thoughts and prayers.

Lori Beck

November 16, 2016

I love you seth I still can't believe this is real. I wish you, Brieanne & I would've spent more time together now that we had got older. I love you so much seth. My condolences go out to April, James,my sister Brieanne, & niko, & to the rest of Seth's family. Im so sorry,although I know that no words could describe how you guys as his family feel. Rest in peace Seth Gonzales!

Lori Beck

November 16, 2016

I love you seth I know it's been awhile since I had seen you last, but we had spent quite some time together when we were younger. You, Brieanne & I were kids not too long ago. I really can't believe that this is for real that you're gone, I wish I could've spent more time with you & Brieanne now that we've became adults.I wish I had still be involved in yours & my sister's life now that we're older & probably need eachother now the most! Rest in peace seth I love you with all my heart!

Mike Vanover

November 15, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss, James. I light this candle in memory of your son. Thank you Seth for your service to our country. May you Rest In Peace with your family and friends that have made the journey before you.

Isabel Montoya

November 15, 2016

April, Brianne, Cecil, and Judy - I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of Seth. May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. Please accept my sincere condolences. The entire Romero/Gonzales family will be in my prayers.

Averie Hamilton

November 15, 2016

So sorry for your loss. I will never forget how upbeat and cheerful Seth was. He was always the first to crack a joke or make light any situation. I remember from high school that he was SO dedicated to whatever he set himself to - I recall witnessing this while watching one of his wrestling matches in particular. He had injured his wrist/thumb pretty bad mid-match. Instead of giving up, he fought through the pain, continued with the swollen thing and ended up even winning the match.

Rest in peace Seth.

Kim Reeves

November 14, 2016

So very sorry for you loss.

Reeves/Llewellyn Family

Mary Duran

November 14, 2016

I am thinking about you with sadness for your loss. I pray our Dear Lord will grant you comfort and peace throughout this sad time. "The Lord heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds" Psalm 147.3

Vicki Martinez

November 14, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of loss. He left too soon but will always be in your hearts

Kathleen Defnet

November 14, 2016

I am so sorry to hear about your families loss. Prayers to your whole family and warm hugs. May the angels walk with Seth and god bless the family.

Raquel Santistevan

November 14, 2016

I am so very sorry for the loss of such a great young man. Gone to soon. I had the pleasure of working with Seth. God Bless! Try the finest coffee up there in heaven my friend.

Jim Cella

November 14, 2016

James I am so sorry for your loss!

Eric Lopez

November 14, 2016

Seth I will miss you bro. You were the one person who gave me some amazing advice awhile back ago, and I still use it to this day. I will never forget how awesome of a friend you were. It's all still really hard to believe. Rest in Peace.

November 14, 2016

Gonzales was an awesome person, I met him when I first joined the military and went on to be stationed with him at Mildenhall and again at Holloman. It saddened me to hear that he passed and left behind such a beautiful family. R.I.P my brother!

Carmelita (Erica) Urioste

November 13, 2016

you will live forever in our hearts we love you primo ❤ To my family i will keep you all in my prayers so very sorry for your loss may god be with you!❤

Linda Herrera

November 13, 2016

April I am so sorry for your loss may the Lord wrap his arms around you and comfort you no greater loss than losing a child.
Judy I am so sorry for your loss may the Lord comfort you during this time and also with Kenny (he will always be Kenny to me) and Cecil love you all.

Larry and Theresamarie Pocci (Feliciano & Johanna Jiron's family) Pocci

November 13, 2016

Our prayers are with the entire family during this difficult time and always! Love and blessings ❣

Jose De Leon

November 13, 2016

My dearest dance partner April Romero, my heart is so sad knowing about Seth not being around you anymore. Let the Lord be your strength and focus during this time for you and your family. You are an amazing person and mother for sure.. I am just a phone call away if you need to talk my friend.. God bless and R.I.P. Seth..

Reflections

November 13, 2016

On behalf of all the staff at Reflections, please accept our sincere condolences.

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