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Michael Gonzales Obituary


GONZALES, MICHAEL ALLEN
Born in Sacramento, CA on December 18, 1949. Passed away on March 27, 2002 in Carmichael, CA. Preceded in death by his mother Virginia Noble Gonzales. Michael is survived by his father Rafael Gonzales, his beloved wife Karen Stroh Gonzales and their daughter Emily, and brothers Dan and Jim Wainscott. Michael graduated from Hiram Johnson High School where he played football and basketball. He was also a graduate of California State University, Sacramento. A memorial service will be held at Sunrise Community Church, 8321 Greenback Lane, Fair Oaks, CA in the Fireside Room on Saturday. April 6, 2002 at 2 p.m.. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to an education fund for his daughter Emily.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee from Apr. 4 to Apr. 5, 2002.

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