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BILLY GONZALES Obituary

Oct. 30, 1927 - Dec. 24, 2012 OKLAHOMA CITY Billy W. (Abel) Gonzales was born 10/30/1927. He passed away on 12/24/2012. He was born the third child to Ignacio (1899-1980) & Natalia (1901-1989) Gonzales in OKC. Billy is survived by sons, William E. Gonzales & wife Leesa of Yukon, John W. Gonzales of OKC & Steven Marcus Gonzales of L.A., CA; three sisters, Anita Gutierrez of Oakland, CA, Guadalupe Gonzales of Moore, OK & baby sister Beatrice Miller of Del City, OK; granddaughters, Carrie (Wiley) Conley, Tosha (Brandon) Bryce, Emily (Ben) Grizzle, Leila (Aaron) McLean, Brooke Winner; grandsons, Farron Marcus Gonzales, Brandon Gonzales; great grandsons, Garrett & Mason Conley, Drake & Braden Caine, Sam Grizzle & Jalen Flowers; great granddaughters, Kali Grizzle & Chesney McLean; nephews, Paul Gutierrez Jr., David Gutierrez, Michael Gutierrez of Oakland, CA, Bill Rodriguez (Gwen) of OKC, Joe Rodriguez (Sherri) of OKC & Ray Rodriguez Jr. (Sherri) of OKC; nieces, Debra Velez (Frank) of Blythe, CA, Connie Jones (Rick) of Del City, Diane R. Castro of OKC. Billy attended Little Flower Catholic School. He worked most of his life in the auto trim & glass trade. Billy loved to camp, fish & rebuild cars. Funeral Services will be held 10:00 AM., Saturday, December 29, 2012 at the Lynlee Mae Chapel, 507 E. Main St., Moore, OK. Services are under the direction of the John M. Ireland Funeral Home & Chapel.

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Published by Oklahoman on Dec. 28, 2012.

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Tammy Smith

December 22, 2021

So glad to participate in your family! You always welcomed me with open arms. Remembering you today and can't believe it's been 9 years since you left us to be with God. You have a strong family and I wish them a Very Merry Christmas this year!

Tammy Smith

December 29, 2012

A truely unforgettable man! Always treated me like family! I will miss you Bill! Sending prayers for the whole Gonzales family. You have left a legacy to be proud of! You have a wonderful family that loves you! RIP Bill!

Bill with his parents

Connie Jones

December 28, 2012

I remember nothing but good times with Uncle Bill. He was always there when Mom or Grandma,Grandpa needed him. Good times at the lake and at his home for family gatherings.And he was always working on cars. We will never forget him.

Cheryl Ross (Kaler)

December 27, 2012

My heart and prayers go out to the entire Gonzales family for their loss.

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