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William Joseph Gonzales
1951 - 2024
William Joseph Gonzales
1951 - 2024
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BORN
1951
DIED
2024
William Gonzales Obituary
William Joseph Gonzales passed away surrounded by his family in Modesto, Ca. on April 7, 2024. He was 73.
William was born on February 22, 1951, in Watsonville Ca. to his parents Alejandro and Mildred Gonzales.
William was a hardworking man dedicated to his family. He was a P.C.A Consultant of Strawberries for many years. He was an avid fisherman. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and enjoyed watching them play sports. He loved to talk about Jesus and His Word. William was a resident of Watsonville.
William is survived by his wife, Maria Lourdes Gonzales, his children, Julie, Joshua, Jacob, Anastasia, Ashley, Lupita and Martin, his siblings, Johnny Dorin, Christina Harris, Armand Gonzales, Alex Gonzales and Alexa Routson, and numerous grandchildren nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Ave Maria Memorial Chapel, located at 609 Main St. in Watsonville. The Celebration of Life will be held on April 19, 2024, at 11:00 AM, located at First Baptist Church located at 101, Madison St. in Watsonville.
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