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Ricardo Manuel "Hairdo" Gonzales

1943 - 2022

Ricardo Manuel "Hairdo" Gonzales obituary, 1943-2022

BORN

1943

DIED

2022

Ricardo Gonzales Obituary

Ricardo Manuel Gonzales "Hairdo" Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle passed away Friday, November 4, 2022. He was born May 30, 1943, to Tomasita (Gonzales) Ronquillo and Daniel Barela in Branson, Colorado. Ricardo was a resident of Colorado. He had many careers throughout his life: Law enforcement, coal mining, trucking, ranching, shoeing horses, and many other jobs. His hobbies included hunting, fishing and playing instruments.

Ricardo was preceded in death by his parents; mother Tomasita Ronquillo, father Dan Barela, stepfather Carmen Ronquillo, siblings; Lorraine Ronquillo, Lilly Garcia, Juanita Robertson, Leroy (Camelita) Gonzales and children; Gary Gonzales and Margaret Gonzales

He is survived by his wife; Anna Gonzales, children; Richard (Rhonda) Gonzales, Kayla (Sherrie) Gonzales, Jolene (Ron) Baca, Josephine Martinez, Theresa Martinez, Audrey (Mike) Bartch, Joey (Valorie) Gonzales, Sam (Daisy) Gonzales, grandchildren Matt (Corey) Gonzales, Ritchie Gonzales, Esperanza Martinez, Brandie Lynn Martinez, Santiago Martinez, Seth Baca, Caylen Baca, Zyon Baca, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, siblings; Pauline (Gilbert) Ronquillo, Carmen (Annie) Ronquillo, Thomas (Mary Lou) Ronquillo, Mercedes (Tim) Ronquillo, Trinidad (Guadeloupe ) Ronquillo, Joe Ronquillo, Gilbert (Josephine) Ronquillo and numerous nephews and nieces.

Services will be held Saturday, November 19, 2022 at 1:00pm at the Knights of Columbus #1072, 205 S Commercial Street, Trinidad, CO 81082.

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Published by The Chronicle-News from Nov. 8 to Nov. 20, 2022.

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Catherine Hamman

November 17, 2022

Anne & family may god be with you all during this difficult time. We are praying for you but know Rich is not suffering any more god bless you always. Catherine and boys

KaylaLynn Gonzales

November 10, 2022

I love you dad!

Marty Garcia.

November 9, 2022

My Sincere Condolences to the entire family. May my Dear Friend Rest In Peace.

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