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Douglas M. Gonzales

1942 - 2019

Douglas M. Gonzales obituary, 1942-2019, Plaquemine, LA

BORN

1942

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Wilbert Funeral Home - Plaquemine

24120 Railroad Avenue

Plaquemine, Louisiana

Douglas Gonzales Obituary

Douglas M. Gonzales passed away peacefully at his residence Sunday morning, May 5, 2019. He was 77 years old. He was a resident and native of Plaquemine. He retired from the oil field. Visitation will be at Wilbert Funeral Home in Plaquemine on Tuesday May 7, 2019 from 8:30 am until 11 am. Funeral service will be conducted at 11 am at the funeral home with interment to follow at Grace Memorial Park. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years: Sarah May Franklin Gonzales; a daughter: Suzi Gonzales Fort; a son: Douglas Macarthur Gonzales, Jr.; 3 sisters: Ruthie Landry and husband Robbie, Katie Landry and husband George, Gayle Ostergreen and husband Skip; 2 brothers: Peter "Pops" Gonzales, Jr. and wife Mary Kay, Donald "Donnie" Gonzales and wife Judy; 4 grandchildren: Sarah Elizabeth "Beth" Gonzales and wife Danielle, Hayley Quatrevingt and husband Calvin Ford, Alexander "Alex" Fort and Jaliscia Jackson, Jacob Fort; 3 great-grandchildren: Peyton and Bayli Quatrevingt and Ezra Fort; Aunt: Vivian Gonzales Tullier; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents: Peter and Rose Estelle Brown Gonzales; sister: Ramona Franklin; brother: Richard "Dickie" Gonzales. Pallbearers will be Donnie Gonzales, Mike Little, William Franklin, Jack Franklin, Robbie Landry, Dustin Hebert, Alex and Jacob Fort. Honorary Pallbearer will be: Peter "Pops" Gonzales, Jr., George Landry, Gene Franklin and Peyton Quatrevingt. He enjoyed cooking, vacationing in the Smokey Mountains, going on cruises, and the family reunions in October. When he made homemade yeast rolls he had a lot of company. He loved Alabama Football. He was a member of the Plaquemine Boxing Team from 1st grade until it ended in 1955. Please share sympathies, condolences, and memories online at www.wilbertservices.com. Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, in charge of arrangements.

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Published by The Advocate from May 5 to May 7, 2019.

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May 6, 2019

Sarah and children,
Our prayers and sympathy are with you in Doug's passing.
George and JoAnn Berger

Judy Haydel-LeJeune

May 6, 2019

Sarah, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Hoping that you're comforted by your beautiful memories.

Donald Gascon

May 5, 2019

Dear Sarah and Family,
Such a shock to me to learn of Doug's passing, and my deepest sympathies you all.
He will also be missed by all of his old boxing team mates who knew that he could always be depended on as a winner and loyal member of the team; always a gentleman, in the ring as well as outside the ring. Thanks old friend - rest well.

The Staff of Wilbert Funeral Home

May 5, 2019

The entire staff at Wilbert Funeral Service expresses our sincere condolences. May your heart soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times spent together as you celebrate a life well lived!

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Visitation

8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Wilbert Funeral Home - Plaquemine

24120 Railroad Avenue, Plaquemine, LA 70764

May

7

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Wilbert Funeral Home - Plaquemine

24120 Railroad Avenue, Plaquemine, LA 70764

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