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Mark Gonzales Obituary

GONZALES Mark Edward Gonzales passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2009 at the age of 38. Beloved son of Mary Lou Emory Gonzales and the late Walter Thomas Gonzales, Jr. Brother of Kathryne Burke (Kevin), Mary Hesse (Burt), Emory (Mary), Fr. Greig and Stephen Gonzales (Michele). Nephew of Erba and Edwin Prinz. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Mark was a graduate of St. Michael's Special School and was a friend to many. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 444 Metairie Rd., Metairie, LA 70005, on Friday, May 15, 2009 at 12:00 noon. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Michael Special School. Greenwood Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. To view or sign the Family Guestbook please visit www.greenwoodfuneralhome.net

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Published by The Times-Picayune on May 14, 2009.

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Rick Mecom

February 6, 2022

I just learned of Marks death. His parents and my grandparents, Adrian and Dotty Alba, who lived at 621 Rosa were friends. Between their friendship and myself attending St Francis in 1984/5 is how I know Mark. I think the last time I saw him was over 25 years a go at a Metairie parade around Rosa and Vets.

Pamela Lafleur

May 18, 2009

Dear Gonzales Family,
We learned of Mark's death just this past weekend. He was a very kind and generous soul. He will be greatly missed. Our prayers go out to you and your family.
Dorothy, Kevin and Pam (neighbors on Rosa Avenue)

Margaret Bourgeois

May 15, 2009

i love mark very much and i will miss him.
He will be in my hart and soul i am very sorry about your lost. Hope you well and fast recovery live yall and see yall soon.

May 15, 2009

Mary Lou, We learned of Mark's death this afternoon, after your services. We know the pain of the loss of a child so our hearts ache for you. You will be hearing from us again soon. May God grant you peace and love. Barbara & Rabbit.

Emmet Cedotal

May 15, 2009

Ms. Mary Lou and family:
Mark was a great friend and will be missed. Just know that he is in a better place

Margaret Bourgeois

May 15, 2009

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

McKinley Cantrell

May 14, 2009

Mark was a great tractor driver and a good person for our Mardi Gras Company. Mark will be missed by all 60 drivers. Our prayers are with your family at this time

Scott Hernandez

May 14, 2009

Gonzales family:
I learned of Mark's passing earlier this week. It came as a shock. I knew Mark from the neighborhood and from St. Francis. I have some good memories of goofing around with him at CYO meetings. I haven't seen him much since I moved away from the neighborhood. But whenever I did run into him I always left laughing. He had a heart bigger than most. He would always help you out if he was able to. He will be missed. My prayers are with your family at this time. God bless.

Joyce Bruce

May 14, 2009

Mark was a very special person and will be missed. I worked with Mark on several diseaster with the Red Cross he was a real go getter, May God be with you all at this time. My prayers will be with you.

Joyce Bruce
Marrero/Red Cross

Karen, Don & Dana Hebert

May 14, 2009

We are so very saddened about Mark. We will always treasure our memories of him as a thoughtful, loving person. He will always remain in our hearts and forever be missed. Our thoughts and prayer are with you.

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