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Joel Gonzalez Obituary
He is preceded in death by his father, Carlos Gonzalez.
Joey is survived by his children, Justin and Jenna Gonzalez of Pharr; his mother, Manuela Gonzalez of Alamo; his brother, Javier (Norma) Gonzalez; and nephews, James and John Gonzalez, all of Pharr. He had several friends who made an impact on his life on a daily basis, Romeo and Janet Robles, Bernardo "Tito" and Corina Ramirez, Adriana Salazar, Jose Carreras, and countless others who were dear to his heart.
Joey attended PSJA schools and was the 1984 Valedictorian of his senior class. He received numerous awards that he was extremely proud of, notably being named an All-State Safety his senior year. Joey was a 1989 graduate of Pan American University with a Bachelor's Degree in Finance. He devoted his entire career to banking and was currently employed by Texas Regional Bank.
Joey dedicated his life to giving back to his community. He was a volunteer coach, served on numerous boards including Nuestra Clinica Del Valle, Kiwanis, Pharr Chamber of Commerce, Pharr Rotary and the PSJA Education Foundation, where he currently served as president.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 9 p.m., with a 7 p.m. rosary today, January 12, 2018, at Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan. Funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, January 13, 2018, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in San Juan. Interment will follow at Palm Valley Memorial Gardens in Pharr. Pallbearers will be Bryan Ramirez, Micah Robles, Damian Villescas, John Palacios, John Gonzalez and James Gonzalez.
Funeral services are under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joel Gonzalez
January 12, 2018
Our Deepest condolences to Jenna. Justin and the Gonzalez Family. We pray that God give you strength and peace. We will dearly miss our Friend Joey. Know that we will keep him and your Family in our prayers. God bless you. Gus and Gracie Elizondo and Family. Pharr. Texas
Danny,Sylvia and Daniel Jr. Ambriz
January 12, 2018
My condolences to my family. Sorry for the lost of my cousin. RIP Joey
Raul & Aurelia Soto
January 12, 2018
We would like to express our deepest condolences to the entire Gonzalez family. Our sons had the privilege of knowing Joel and spoke highly of him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time.
Respectfully,
The Soto Family
Annie Rodriguez
January 12, 2018
The PSJA Class of 1984 has lost a true friend. Joey was a good man, great friend to all and a advocate for PSJA students.
You will be greatly missed by all.
Mary Ann Molina
January 12, 2018
What can I say that so many are already saying about Joey? I've known Joey for many yearshe lived a few houses from me while we were in school. Still remember his smile and him driving by the house in his corvette and my father always making a comment on how sharp his car look...ay que Joey. I saw in Joey a great leader, positive banker, loving son/brother, devoted father, positive mentor and priceless friend. I'm still in disbelief of this loss and my heart goes out to his parents, brother and children. His twins were bless to have such a great father, a father that would move mountains for them, a father that instill loyalty, encouragement, workmanship, honesty, good character and faith. Most importantly, I am honor to call him my friend and co-worker. You will be miss dearly Joey. Thank you for the advice and laughs we shared at work and always giving me that encouragementyou were a good person. My prayers will be with you, your parents and your children...May God give us strength to cope with losing you so early but you left us so many memories. As you enter the gates of Heaven, I know you will still keep watch over your family and that will be great comfort for them. Bye Joeythank you for being you.
Rudy Garza
January 12, 2018
My deepest condolences and prayers to the entire family.
January 12, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Arturo, Jr. (Mickey) & Diane Martinez
January 12, 2018
Our entire family are deeply saddened by the loss of your son, father, brother, uncle. He was a honest, respectable man. Our family loved him dearly. May memories of your beloved "Joey" comfort you and bring you peace.
Marie Santiago
January 12, 2018
Joey was my student in the 8th grade and what I remember most about him was his contagious smile and his sweet demeanor. He made all his teachers feel that they were his favorite teacher. He had such a beautiful spirit and an amazing mind for knowledge. I knew instinctively he was going to make a difference in this world. And even though God decided to take this wonderful young man so soon, he goes leaving a legacy of love and joy to all those whose path he crossed. I am blessed and so fortunate to have known this amazing young man whose heart was filled with so much love for those around him. How we will miss him. So rest, my sweet boy, and pray for us left behind.
Mike Villarreal
January 12, 2018
I pray that God bring all his family and friends comfort during this time of sorrow and grief. May he rest in peace.
January 12, 2018
My heart goes out to your entire family, Romans 15:13 promises that God gives us hope and peace, may He comfort you with his love and tender mercy in this difficult time (2 Cor 1:2-4).
Xavier Villescas
January 12, 2018
Joey,a supernice guy, excellent banker, great friend, devoted father, financed my last home.
"Puro Oso Poderoso"
You will be missed.
January 12, 2018
Rest In Peace my dear friend.
January 12, 2018
My condolences to the family. Joey was a good friend. I knew Joey for over 40 years. He played baseball for me when he was about 10 years old in Pharr Baseball League. You will be missed my dear friend. Rest In Peace.
Eloy Sanchez
January 12, 2018
I am deeply sadden to hear about Joel's passing. I didn't know him personally and I only spoke to him several times back in our Texas State Bank years. I Pray that God will bring Comfort and Peace to his family and loved once. Rejoice in Heaven Joel...
January 11, 2018
R.I.P.
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