January 28, 1948 - October 10, 2017
Lorenzo Gonzalez was born on January 28, 1948. After serving three combat tours in Viet Nam, Larry returned to San Antonio and married the love of his life, Rachel Licea, beginning a story book marriage that lasted 43 years. With Rachel's help, Larry earned an electrical engineering degree from St. Mary's University. In 2005 Larry was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, "I started thinking about my exposure to Agent Orange and if it was connected to my Parkinson's". Larry's research identified a connection between exposure to Agent Orange and early onset of Parkinson's disease. Based on the findings, the Department of Veterans Affairs added Parkinson's to the Agent Orange presumptive list of service-connected diseases. Larry's research enabled thousands of fellow Vietnam veterans afflicted with Parkinson's disease to receive VA benefits. Larry joined his father Valentin Gonzalez in heaven on Oct 10, 2017. He is survived by his wife Rachel; son Alejandro (Michelle) Gonzalez, their son Jordan Escamilla; daughter Marisa Gonzalez; son Emilio Gonzalez; his mother Consuelo Gonzalez; his brothers David (Sherri) Gonzalez; Gabriel Gonzalez, his sisters Gloria Merritt; Margarita (Rick) Hernandez; and Trisha Gonzalez.

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Published by San Antonio Express-News on Oct. 15, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Lorenzo Gonzalez

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12 Entries

Marcella Villegas-Garcia

September 8, 2020

I just heard of the passing of this dear man. My condolences to his wife and children. I remember Larry in the good old days of the library. He had a wonderful personality and spirit.

Maria Morfin

October 19, 2017

Rachel,my deepest sympathy to you and your family. So sorry for your loss.

Dora and Ysaac Elizalde

October 17, 2017

Sincerest condolences to the Gonzalez family! We had the pleasure of meeting Larry through my co-worker, Rachel Gonzalez. We were fortunate to have been invited to their family functions and we became friends. We will always remember Larry's kindness and beautiful smile. To Rachel and the kids, please know that you are in our prayers! We pray that God will give you strength during this difficult time! May Larry Rest In Peace and we pray for the repose of his soul!

José Nieto

October 17, 2017

Larry was a good friend for many years. He was intellectually curios in just about all subjects that I know of and we enjoyed discussing such. I'll miss him knowing that he's passed on to a better life and I will never forget him. Thank you for your service, Larry. Godspeed.

Carlos Perez

October 15, 2017

As long as I am alive I will never forget him. One of the most smartest men I ever met. Thank you, Larry for being my friend.

Gabriel Valadez

October 15, 2017

Larry was the most intelligent , humble , person I have ever known. I mostly enjoyed listening of the stories of the technology he use to work with. I was very envious of his home Soundsystem I always want to go to his house to Watch a sporting event or a movie I remember when I was about 10 or 11 I gave him a nonchalant handshake and he told me always look someone in the eye and give a firm handshake. He was a great father to his children and a good uncle. May he Rest In Peace

ED AND ELVIA VALADEZ

October 15, 2017

Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. May God give you the comfort and peace that you week and may the soul of your loved one rest in peace.

Grateful Citizen

October 15, 2017

Thank you dear sir for your service. Rest in peace

REBECCA VALADEZ

October 14, 2017

Larry Gonzalez was my brother-in-law. He was a great man and helped me when I had car trouble several times. Then one day he said to me its time to get a new car so Larry and Rachel took me to go buy a car. Plus he helped with whole bunch of things that I needed fixed. He surely will be missed. God Bless

Belinda Licea

October 14, 2017

I will always remember my brother-in-law Larry in his corvette when he would go out of his way to give me a ride to SAC. I will always remember how he would go out of his way to help my husband and me with plumbing issues and I will always remember how he went out of his way to help me with so many, many things he always knew how to fix. I will always remember his kindness. Rest in peace Larry.

BOBBY & RACHEL VALVERDE

October 14, 2017

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE MR. LORENZO GONZALES. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR GREAT NATION. "FAIR WINDS AND FOLLOWING SEAS SAILOR".

ISABEL C. LICEA

October 14, 2017

My brother-in-law, Larry, was a very intelligent, generous, hard worker and loving person. He was always cooking for his family as well as helping with chores around the house. Larry was also a good husband to my sister Rachel and a good father to his children Alec, Marisa and Emilio, wanting the best for them. He was very proud of them, I will miss him. He is now resting in peace. My Condolences. Love You Gonzalez Family

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