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Raul GONZALES Obituary
GONZALES, Raul Martinez
Sunrise to Sunset
Mar. 2, 1933 - June 10, 2013
Raul Martinez Gonzales, 80, of Sacramento, CA, passed away peacefully at his home. He will be reunited with his beloved father and mother, Juan and Francesca Gonzales. He will also be rejoining his sisters and brothers who are there to welcome him into the Gates of Heaven. He is survived by his loving wife Esperanza (Hopie) Gonzales of 56 years, loving father of Lois Carreon (Henry), Frances (Shorty) of North Platte, Nebraska, and Phyllis. Devoted grandfather to Raul, Gabriel, Delicia (David), Chino, Ursula, Xavier and Priscilla. Also devoted great-grandfather to David, Aliana, DeAngelo, Cali and Desmond. Raul leaves behind his siblings, Raymond Gonzales (Pat), Carmen Gonzales, David Gonzales (Linda) and Mazie Blanco (Ruben). He joined the Marines and served in the Korean War. Raul worked 40 years at the Campbell Soup Company. He enjoyed golfing with his buddies, going to the movies with his wife and spending time with his family. Raul was a devoted 49'ers fan. He will be missed by numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial, 10:00 AM Friday, June 14, 2013 at St. Joseph Church, 1717 El Monte Avenue. Interment following at St. Mary's Cemetery. Arranged by GEORGE L. KLUMPP CHAPEL OF FLOWERS.
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Memories and Condolences
for Raul GONZALES
Delicia Mata
June 11, 2015
Hello Grandpa,
missing you and proud that you will forever be our angel while we are here on earth. Heaven is where I will see and hug you again. Love you always. I will always miss the family rock.
Your daughter Phyllis
June 10, 2015
2 years ago today pops you were taken away from us to be with your brothers and sisters, and mom and dad. I miss you every single day, and the rest of the family too! I still can't believe you are gone. There is a void in my heart that just cant be filled without you. I know one day we will meet again till then watch over us.
your daughter Phyllis
March 3, 2015
HAPPY BIRTHDAY POPS!!! YOU WOULD HAVE BEEN 82. LOVE AND MISS YOU DEARLY!!
Your daughter Phyllis
November 25, 2014
Happy Thanksgiving Pops, but for me it won't be missing you always. I would have never thought you would be gone from my life so soon. Miss you every single day!!
Your daughter Phyllis
November 3, 2014
June 10th 2013 at 6:10 am is the day my heart broke and my world turned upside down I will never never forget!
your daughter Phyllis
November 3, 2014
Holidays are coming up once again... wish you were still here! Love you always..
your son Johnny
September 17, 2014
your daughter Phyllis
September 17, 2014
Pops, My heart aches for you every day!! love you always.
Your daughter Phyllis
June 23, 2014
Pops,
Things are not the same without you here!! so much has changed but the love I have for you has not and will never change, again miss you so much!
My handsome Father
Phyllis Gonzales
June 13, 2014
Pops, you past away one year ago and I remember like it was just yesterday. I miss you sooo very very much. I picked up Aunt Mazie and I had Cali and we went to visit you. You were so close but yet no far!! I can still see you walking to my house stopping at the corner and looking both ways to cross the street. You couldn't turn your head you had to move your whole body from left to right. I use to crack up!! Love you dearly. I still can't believe your gone.
your daughter Phyllis
May 26, 2014
To a very proud Marine. Thinking of you today and every day. Happy Memorial Day pops. Love you and miss you so very much!!
your granddaughter Delicia Mata
May 20, 2014
Grandpa you are the one who made us all proud. This Memorial Day your spirit will shine thru. We know you are watching over us and keeping us safe. Your great memories and traits that you left with us will be the best of us. There is no other man that we are more proud of. We miss you dearling and love you forever.
Ursula and her grandpa
May 16, 2014
USMC
May 16, 2014
USMC saluting
May 16, 2014
Getting ready to go to the church
May 16, 2014
Your beautiful headstone
May 16, 2014
Taps playing in the background
May 16, 2014
Church Services
May 16, 2014
Me and your great granddaughter Cali, we miss you so very much!!
Your daughter Phyllis
May 15, 2014
Pops,
I hide the tears when I say your name, but the pain in my heart is still the same. Although I smile and seem care free, there is no one who misses you more than me!
at one of many family functions.
May 6, 2014
Your daughter Phyllis
May 5, 2014
Pops, Its going to be a year next month that you were taken from us and still I can't believe your gone. It pains me everytime I think about you and wish you were still here!! But I no you are so much in a better place with all your family and one day we will too!! Love you.
Your daughter Phyllis
May 1, 2014
Pops Cali was with me one day and she said "Grandma, Grandpa's not coming home no more, I miss him!" I told Cali, "I miss Grandpa too, but he's in heaven resting now". Love you..
My loving Father.
April 22, 2014
Your daughter Phyllis
April 22, 2014
Pops, another holiday has come and gone without you here and I think about you every single day. Its hard for me to visit you but that doesn't mean I care for you any less. We were very very close pops and you made sure my sisters and I were taken care of or if we needed anything and we knew we can count on you because no one else would. I am very lucky to have had you for a father all my life. Until we meet again Pops I love you very much.
Love you, Phyllis
March 17, 2014
Hello Pops, well im sure you no already that your sister Carmen is now with you and the rest of the family. It aches me to no that Uncle LuLu, Raymond and Aunt Mazie are the only Gonzales' left of the brothers and sisters. Uncle lulu may not say and doesn't show his tru feeling but you can see it in his eyes how much its hurts him not having you or carmen here anymore. Love you always
Your daughter Phyllis
March 4, 2014
Pops, your birthday has come gone. You would have turned 81. The first thing I would have done is call you at home and say "happy birthday pops". Oh how I wish I could just pick up the phone and hear your voice one more time. It aches me not to have you here anymore. When I wash dishes I look out the window and I could see you walking to the house and I would tell the girls, "grandpa coming over open the door". I miss you more than words can say!!
Your daugher Phyllis
February 3, 2014
Pops, I sure do wish you were still here. What I wouldn't do to see you again!! I miss you more and more each and every day!! Love you!!
Your Daughter Phyllis
February 3, 2014
Hello Pops, well this year didn't start out great. You must have seen your Niece Elaine Martinez and dear friend Sarah Sanchez and im sure you are all together with all your friends and family who have past on and having a great time. I sure do miss you Pops and everyone who have left us. One day I will see you, when that will be, I have no idea, only God does. Love you dearly!
Your daughter Phyllis
December 31, 2013
Hello Pops. Its New Years Eve and 2013 is going to be gone soon in a few hours. I will never forget this year, the year you left us but I would do it all over again just to spend more time with you..to care for you to help you to bathe you to dress you and mostly to talk to you and to lay down with you. You are the only man I have ever loved my whole life and who showed my unconditional love back. I sure do miss you pops, I see uncle LuLu and Aunt Mazie and keep in contact with them as much as I could. I know they miss you dearly just like we all do. Not only did I lose a Father they lost a brother...a brother they had longer than I had you as a Father.. For that my heart goes out to them. Love you and miss you dearly.
Delicia Mata
December 29, 2013
Hello grandpa, I love hearing all the wonderful stories and memories u left with grandma, and yr girls to share. What a loving pops and ever caring grandpa. Now that u are resting in the heavens, I feel a better comfort of yr guidance. Thx for leaving behind so many beautiful family stories. U will be forever our ROCK. ?? LOVE U grandpa
Your daughter Phyllis
December 24, 2013
MERRY CHRISTMAS POPS!...I wish you were here so I can tell you myself. Love you always and forever.
Your Daughter Phyllis
December 10, 2013
Pops, you were taken away from us 6 months ago today...it seems like yesterday I will always remember that day you left us the pain still hurts and always will. Miss you terribly each and every day. Love you!
Your daughter Phyllis
December 2, 2013
It was a good Thanksgiving Pops had family over the house and we had a great time just like you would have liked. I miss and love you dearly Pops think of you each and every day.
Your Loving Daughter Phyllis
November 19, 2013
Pops, Im gonna make these holidays the best I could and have family over my house as much as I could. You always loved to be around family just as much as I do and you loved to laugh each time we were around family or not. I no I could always make you laugh and we could talk about anything. I sure do miss that. So these holidays pops will be about you!! LOVE YOU!! I still can't believe that my Father that I had all my life is no longer here. Again you were the best and the greatest Father anyone could have asked for. Love you!!!
LOVE YOU ALWAYS Your Daughter Phyllis
November 7, 2013
Pops, I think about you every single day wishing you were still here. I cry for you everyday...My life has changed since you died and it will never be the same. I am soo glad I had such a loving and caring Father all my life. Thank you for being you. Love you with all my heart and soul. Until we meet again. Love you..
Your daughter, Phyllis
October 31, 2013
Pops, I dread the holidays coming up. 5 months since you passed will be coming up shortly. First holidays without you will be the hardest but everyday is like that. You were such an easy Father to please and such an wonderful Father to talk to. You were always so concerned about my sisters and me and always asked us questions about whats been going on with us. You would get on the phone and talk to us with us without hesitation. I use to call and talk to you everyday. Miss you soo very very much pops. My life has not been the same since you passed away.
Love You Always, Your daughter Phyllis
October 25, 2013
Staring out the window as the storm comes blowing faster across the field..
made me think about you, how the thunder made your shiver and the lightening always scares you does it still? I guess thats a silly question cause there are no storms in heaven, at least as far as anyone can tell... Sometimes I wonder.
Standing by your bedside you were so concerned with leaving us behind, we held on to you tightly and you told us you were worried that we'd be ok as heaven ease your mind.
Do you know how much we miss you? do you wish we were there with you? do you get to think about us anymore?..Sometimes I wonder...
Do you ever see the sights and think this must be some fantastic dream? can you wrap your mind around the things you see? or is it more than you can comprehend to think today will never end in all this peace and joy eternally...
When you went to heaven did you walk or did you break into a run? even though you never been there did it feel like home already? were you welcomed by the Father and the son? Did you bow in humble reverence just to stand there in the presence, did they take you in their arms and sweet embrace? sometimes I wonder...
Love you..
Your daughter, Phyllis
October 16, 2013
Pops, Priscilla said Cali was crying for you out of the blue the other day asking for you.. Cali misses you pops and she was wishes you were here as we all do. Im sure you come to her in her dreams.. Pops please watch over her and all of us. Cali loved to do things for you when you were here and she always loved giving you kisses when she seen you even though we had to pick her up she never left without saying bye to you.
Love you!
Your Daughter Who Misses You. Phyllis
October 14, 2013
Four months without you...LOVE YOU...I still can't believe you are not here with us. except in spirit. I would do anything just to see you once again, if only for a moment..
Your Loving Daughter Phyllis
September 30, 2013
LOVE and MISS you TERRIBLY pops!!
Your Loving Daughter who misses you Phyllis
September 19, 2013
Pops I wish you were here with me when I need you. And I need you right now!! Miss you every single day...your the first thing I think of when I wake up and the last when I go to sleep. For how old I am I still need my Father around me. I love and miss you dearly.
Your Loving Daughter Phyllis
September 10, 2013
I can't believe it been 3 months today Pops that you past away and again there is not one day that I do not think of you. We all miss you so very very much you were such a loving and great Father to us. Everyone misses you. Until we meet again.
Your Loving Daughter Phyllis
September 5, 2013
Pops people say each day that goes by the pain of losing you will get better. But it seems it just gets worse for me. I love and miss you more and more as each day passes. I cry for you every day and I no I will for the rest of my life. I meet someone who I love care for dearly and he feels the same for me. Its funny that he has the same name as you. I don't no what the future will hold for us but till then I wish you were here to meet him because I no you would have really liked him. I could imagine you coming over to the house and just spending time with us like you always did before. I love you Pops I will talk to you soon.
Your Loving Daughter Phyllis
August 22, 2013
Pops, I thought of you with love today, But that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday. And days before that too. I think of you in silence. I often speak your name. Now all I have is memories. And your picture in a frame. Your memory is my keepsake. With which I'll never part. God has you in his keeping. I have you in my heart. I think about the day you passed away in front of me and there was nothing I could do it broke my heart but I had to let you go. You took your lasts breath and I closed your eyes never to see them open again. I held your hands and gave you a kiss and said my goodbye to a loving man I had all my life. I opened the window and let your spirit be free to be with your family that were there in heaven in need of your loving presence.
I will never ever forget you!
Your Daughter Phyllis
August 19, 2013
Pops I took a trip to Santa Barbara last week. A trip you and I had made several times together for the Fiestas. It was bitter sweet. Just as I was arriving to Santa Barbara I started to cry because you were not with me this time. You use to look forward to out trips there..getting your clothes ready and bringing your golf clubs so you can play golf with your nephew John which you enjoyed very much. Everyone in Santa Barbara missed you and we all new you were with us too!! I love you Pops and miss you dearly.
Delicia Mata Granddaughter
August 17, 2013
The Rock of our family is up above, who brought us so much peace & love.
We all miss you grandpa so very much & how we all long for your loving touch. I will see you again & how happy that will be to have your strong arms embraced around me.
Love & miss you ALWAYS
Your Loving Daughter Phyllis
July 30, 2013
I'm sitting here in my room, looking at your picture. Wondering why you couldn't be a part of my future.
Uncontrollable tears stream down my face, while my heart beat starts to race. Asking God why he took you from my life, it was more painful than stabbing me in the heart with a knife.
I still needed you here you were the one to make everything so clear.
you are a part of me and I am a part of you when you died a part of me died too. I never knew how hard it was to lose someone you love until the day you went to heaven above. Even though I can't see, I know your up there watching over me. I miss you more and more everyday and all I can do is pray.
In my heart you shall forever remain.
Your Loving Wife Hope
July 23, 2013
My Vida Ralph, my life is not the same without you.. each day it gets harder and harder without you.. I wish I could have one more day with you so I can hold you tight, very tight, but that would be impossible you were suffering too much. I had to let you go. My heart is broken into little pieces. Some day we will be together again..
Your daughter Phyllis
July 23, 2013
Pops, I went to visit you the other day and I just broke down and cried. I asked you questions that I hope one day I no that you answered. People I see still tell me how sorry to hear that you passed on and each time tears just flow down my face when they tell me that. I have heard from everyone how your were such a great person. You had soo many friends and family pops who misses you dearly and especially me and my girls.
Your daughter Phyllis
July 18, 2013
I cry for you everyday..
Your daughter Phyllis
July 10, 2013
My life changed completely one month ago today! Love and miss you dearly Pops.
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Your Loving Daughter Phyllis
July 2, 2013
Pops, I miss our talks, I miss making your laugh all the time we when we were together and miss seeing you walking to my house. I miss everything about you. Your were such a great father to all of us. Mom misses you sooo much the house is not the same without you. I expect to see
you walking down the hall or seeing you in the back room watching TV. I have to hold back my tears when Im visiting Mom.
Your daughter Phyllis
June 26, 2013
Pops, I think about you every second of every day. I miss you so very much. I can't believe your gone!! Hope to see you in my dreams.
krystal
June 21, 2013
how many fingers do u see???
i will miss u may u rest in peace
"go 49ers!!!
June 19, 2013
Hopie, so Sorry for your loss.. He was a good husband, father and man. He left his mark on so many people who will miss him. Our "Prayer's" are with you and your family! Sorry I couldn't be there for you because of health issues of my own. I will continue to "Pray" for all of you and my Love and Heart are with you...! Will get in touch with you as soon as I'm able..! Love Margie Montoya
Your Daughter Phyllis
June 18, 2013
Pops, I remember the day when you were not far away; it never entered my mind that one day I'd find all the treasures we shared, to show that we cared, would be buried too deep as your thoughts turn to sleep. Your senses are dulled by the strokes that have culled little sections of brain, as the senses they drain wreaking havoc within, a fight you can't win; as your memories fade of the life that you made. We watch you depart and it's breaking our heart, when we see the demise with our very own eyes. If only we could I know that we would have the father we know and never let go. Love and miss you Pops.
Ralph and my Dad in happier times
GLORIA LAFORM
June 14, 2013
Dear Hopie and girls,
We were so sad to hear of Ralph's passing. Ralph was such a great person. He always had a smile and the funniest jokes. He was my dad's best friend and deeply loved by him. Christopher is going to miss him very much. Thank you Ralph for always treating my son so well. I hope that your heartaches can be lessened by the memories you will cherish of him. Love Gloria LaForm, Ray and Chris Gonzales
Your loving daughter Phyllis
June 14, 2013
Pops, today is the hardest thing I had to do today. We had to bury you and leave you there at the cemetery and walk away. I love you pops with all my heart and sole. Please watch over me and my family. Your loving daughter Phyllis..
Carol LaForm-Battle
June 14, 2013
My sincerest condolences to the Gonzales family. May God surround you with peace and loving comfort.
June 14, 2013
Uncle Ralph you will be missed so much but your spirit will always remain! We will never forget what wonderful man you were. Especially your humor which made us laugh. Our condolences go out to Tia Hope, Lois, Shorty, Phyllis and the rest of your family. Sadly missed but not forgotten! Love Elaine and Fred Martinez and family.
Sally & Jesse
June 13, 2013
I remember you girls being so very young bringing joy to your mom and dad. Your dad was a kidder, always fun to be around. Hope our children are our salvation. Very few people have the pleasure of honoring their vows and you and Ralph have. God bless you and the girls.
June 13, 2013
Uncle Ralph everyone will miss you so very much. You were one of those people who light up a room and make people feel happy. You loved Hopie and your girls very much and of course their families. I will miss you, and as a family we were honored to have you!! Give my Mom a hug from me and all our relatives. With much love, Sally Amaro Andrade.
Victoria Blanco & Family
June 13, 2013
Uncle Ralph we all are going to miss you so very much. Im mostly going to miss your great since of humor. You could bring such life, happiness and laughter to anyroom. You and Auntie Hopie were my true inspiration, you were the living proof that true love does still exist and can last forever. I dont want you to worry about Auntie Hopie, Im sure the entire family will all help take good care of her. We love you
June 13, 2013
This must have been a good man-otherwise he couldn't have produced such a sweet daughter. Shorty and her kids are wonderful people. Through them he lives on and on. I'm sorry for your loss Gonzales Family.
Jimenez Family
June 13, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Esther Sanchez-Lopez
June 13, 2013
Hopie,Lois,Shorty,Phyllis, My thoughts & prayers are with all of you.I am so sorry for your tremendous lost. God bless your family.
Ursula
June 13, 2013
You were more then just my grandpa... you were the only father figure I've ever known. I know I could always count on you to be my comedic relief during those stressful times. My heart hurts but I am so grateful and blessed to have shared my life with you. I promise to continue to work hard and make you proud. I love you so much. Until we meet again...
Ralph Tafoya
June 13, 2013
Sorry for loss, Lois, Shorty and Phyllis from the the Tafoya's.
Barbara Jackson
June 13, 2013
The Gonzales Family
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family. Love, Roy & Barb
June 13, 2013
To the Gonzales Family,
My Sincere Condolences to you all.
It seems not so long ago all of us girls from the neighborhood played softball for Ralph. I will always respect and appreciate the great memories I have of Ralph. It was always good to see Ralph and Hope around Northgate. We would still talk about the good days of softball and his girls growing up. We would laugh when we talked about how we tried to get away with the things we did.
Much Love and Respect to you all.
R.I.P. - Ralph - Always a friend Rita "Villegas" Davidson
June 13, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Shorty Gonzales
June 13, 2013
Pops I will miss you today tomorrow and always, I love you with all my heart! your loving daughter shorty.
Olivia Guerra Moreno
June 13, 2013
Lois, Shorty and Phyllis, my heart breaks for you girls. I know how much you girls loved your Dad (PaPa). He was such a loving and caring man, oh we can't forget funny too!! He sure did love his girls. I will keep you, your Mom and families in my prayers. Just remember he will always be with you still watching over you.
Rosemary Carranco
June 13, 2013
To the Gonzales Family
Our thoughts are with you and your family, so sorry for your loss. Cherish all the joy and love he brought into your lives.
Rosemary Carranco
Gina Lopez
June 13, 2013
Uncle Ralph, My mom(Mazie)& our family's world wont be the same without you. You would make us laugh time after time, and we loved hearing your stories. You are one of a kind and you will never be forgotten. You meant the world to your daughters and they are going to miss their "POPS" so much, watch over them . Rest In Peace Uncle Ralph. Love you! Gina & family.
Your daugher Phyllis
June 13, 2013
Pops, I love you more than words can describe. The day you passed away is the day my life will never be the same. I think about you ever minute of every day. I Thank god I had such a wonderful and loving dad all my life until we meet again please watch over us. I love you!
June 13, 2013
Love you so very much! Lois
June 13, 2013
Pops, I will always miss you. You were so full of life and loved by so many. God gave me the greatest father on earth. Lois
linda moreno
June 12, 2013
youll be missed but never forgotten love alwayz moreno family and go niners
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