Aurelio Gonzalez

1929 - 2022

Aurelio Jose Gonzalez passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at the age of 93. He was also known as Macho, Bio, Mr. G and Jose. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 19, 1929 in Pina Provencia de Camaguey, Cuba. He came to the United States in 1970 where he lived in New Orleans eventually moving to River Ridge, La. He is survived by his beloved wife, Leticia H. Gonzalez to whom he was married to for 52 years, his sons Aurelio A. Gonzalez, Hector D. Gonzalez (Enriqueta Vigil Garcia), his daughters Clara E. Reed (Daniel L. Reed), Lucia C. Armand (Gary J. Armand). He will be deeply missed by his grandchildren Elisabeth R. Reed, Olivia C. Reed, James Henry Gonzalez Vigil and Sofia C. Reed and many others in the family. He was preceded in death by his father Aurelio Gonzalez, mother Juana Roman, and siblings Blanca Posada Gonzalez, Jose Gonzalez, Zenen Gonzalez and Clotilde Gonzalez. Aurelio was a jack of all trades and loved to tell jokes. He was a great cook, painter, and carpenter. He mostly enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. His hobbies were cooking and playing dominoes. Please join us to celebrate his life Saturday November 12, 2022 at Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home, 3827 Canal St. in New Orleans, La 70119. Visitation will begin at 10:15 am. A Mass will be celebrated at 12:15 pm in the J. Garic Schoen Chapel with interment at St. Patrick No. 1 Cemetery. To view the service via livestream and to sign the virtual register book, please visit www.schoenfh.com.