Gilbert R. Gonzales

Gilbert Gonzales Obituary

Gilbert R. Gonzales 89, of Santa Fe, passed away on March 5, 2010. Born in Wagon Mound, NM, Gilbert served in the United States Army from August 1942 to October 1945, with the 697th Engineer Petrol Distribution Company. He was married to Amparo Trujillo on September 3, 1948, at St. Anne's Parish in Santa Fe. Gilbert worked at the Penitentiary of New Mexico, first as a Corrections Officer, then later as a locksmith. After retiring from PNM, he continued working as a self-employed mechanic. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Santa Fe, as well as St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, and loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, and doing puzzles. Gilbert is preceded in death by his parents, Ruben and Adelina Gonzales; brothers Frank Gonzales and wife Juanita, Tranquelino Gonzales and wife Lydia; sisters Juanita Casias and husband Pablo, Marcella Gonzales, and Amelia Sanchez and husband Frank; and in-laws Anna Trujillo, Margarito and Josephine Trujillo, Tina Todd, Margarito Trujillo Jr., and son-in-law Frank Gorostiza. Gilbert is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Amparo Gonzales; sister Minnie Griego and husband Juan; children Priscilla Smith, Robert (Bobby) Gonzales and wife Gloria, Eliza Gorostiza, Eddie Gonzales, Gilbert Lee Gonzales, and Narcisco Gonzales; aunt Julia Sena; granddaughters Kimberlee Gonzales, Tara Smith, Valerie Gonzales, and Tanya Smith; grandsons Rodney Gonzales, Gilbert Gonzales Jr., Gary Gonzales, Ruben Gonzales, Steven Gonzales, and Mark Gorostiza; and great-grandchildren Elijah, Aerial, Dee Andre, Adrian, Cheyenne, Samantha, Hannah, and Avery; in-laws Eloy and Connie Trujillo and Ada Marie Trujillo; many special nieces and nephews and other relatives; and special friend Ralph Vigil. A rosary will be recited Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at 7 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Mass of Christian burial will be held Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at 9:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, with interment to follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery.

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Published by Santa Fe New Mexican on Mar. 7, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Gilbert Gonzales

14 Entries

Paul Perez

March 11, 2010

Our hearts and prayers go out to your family.

Paul and Christine Perez
Great, Great, Great Nephew of Gilbert.

"I cannot think that we are useless or God would not have created us. There is one God looking down on us all. We are all the children of one God. The sun, the darkness, the winds are all listening to what we have to say." -Geronimo

lena baros

March 10, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Dan & Cathy Oman & Family

March 10, 2010

To the Gonzales Family, We are very sorry and saddened to hear about your loss. Gilbert was a wonderful and generous man and we loved him dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with Gilbert and all the family. You all have always been very special to us and always will be.

Tim Baca

March 10, 2010

To Mrs. Gonzales & Family: My deepest sympathy to every family member on the death of your husband, dad, grandpa, uncle, cousin and friend Gilbert Gonzales. Gilbert always treated me like one of the family when I was growing up. Growing up with Pricilla, Lisa, Bobby, Eddie, Gilbert Lee and Chicho was a blast. It has been many years since I've seen any of the Gonzales family. Gilbert sure did like anything that had to do with outdoors. He was a very good fisherman and hunter. Again, I send my deepest sympathy to every one.
Sincerely,
Tim Baca

Antonio Perez

March 10, 2010

Antonio Ernesto Perez and Patricia are very sorry to hear about Uncle Gilbert and sorry we could not attend his funeral. My thoughts of him will remain and our prayers reach out to him.

Gabe Vargas

March 10, 2010

Sorry to hear of your loss.

Maegan & Bryana Pacheco

March 9, 2010

We are going to miss our 'grampo'. We had lots of fun days with him.

Donavan and Annette Curley

March 8, 2010

Priscilla, Tara and Tanya, were so sorry for your loss. May God Bless you and help you through this difficult time.

Sophie Starnes

March 8, 2010

Priscilla, Tara, Tanya,and Mrs. Gonzales, I would like to extend our consolences to you and your family. I will always remember Mr. Gonzales as a very kind. friendly, and nice person(especially his bartering pinon for fish). Thanks to you Mrs. Gonzales because I know you helped with the fish. May God Bless you and help you through this grief. Mr. Gonzales rest in peace.

Sophie, Ted, Teddy, and Kim Starnes

Jeanne Baca-Maestas

March 7, 2010

Priscilla, you and I have been friends for many years. I remember how nice both of your parents were to me. God Bless you and your family.

Pat L.

March 7, 2010

Tanya, May God Bless you and your Family with grace and serenity throughout the next few weeks. Your special relationship with your Grandfather was undoubtedly a joy for both of you. Such shared moments are precious. May God grant him peace and joy in His divine presence.

Robert Ortiz

March 7, 2010

Our Sincere Sympathy and Our Prayers are with the Gonzales & Trujillo Families. He will be missed by all who knew him. May He Rest In Peace, GOD BLESS YOUS. Mary,George,Robert and Jerry Ortiz.

amiee,estrella,francisco

March 7, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

diana ,miguel ibarra

March 7, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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