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1954

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2017

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1901 Pecan Blvd.

McAllen, Texas

Rene Gonzalez Obituary

Palmview - Mr. Rene Gonzalez entered eternal rest on Monday, November 27, 2017 at the age of 63 yrs. old. He was born on October 25, 1954 in Ralls, Texas to Guillermo and Leonor Gonzalez. Rene was a long time educator for the La Joya ISD and for Mission CISD, he was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. and a member of St. Joseph the Worker Church in McAllen.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister: Enedelia Garza and a granddaughter: Evelyn Monjaras.

He is survived by his wife: Rebecca R. Gonzalez; his children: Anissa G. Monjaras, Janette Gonzalez, Sara Gonzalez, Rene Gonzalez, Jr., Brandon Gonzalez and Veronica Gonzalez; his siblings: Carlos Salinas, Ana Maria Weaver, Rafael Gonzalez, Rosalva G. Holmes, Guillermo Gonzalez, Jr. and five grandchildren.

Visitation will be on Thursday, November 30, 2017 at Rivera Funeral Home, 1901 Pecan Blvd. in McAllen from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm with a rosary at 7:00 PM. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, December 1, 2017 at 10:00 AM at St Joseph the Worker Church. Burial will follow to La Piedad Cemetery.



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Published by The Monitor on Nov. 30, 2017.

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December 2, 2017

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).

Mary Lou Hernandez-Guajardo

November 30, 2017

My sincere condolences to the family of Cousin Rene. Rene's mom Leonor Ochoa-Gonzalez was my dads (Benito Hernandez) cousin on the Ochoa side of the family. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

G R

November 28, 2017

May the God of comfort be with you during your grief. So sorry,please accept my sincere condolence to family and friends for your lost.

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Nov

30

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Rivera Funeral Home - McAllen

1901 Pecan Blvd., McAllen, TX 78501

Nov

30

Rosary

7:00 p.m.

Rivera Funeral Home - McAllen

1901 Pecan Blvd., McAllen, TX 78501

Dec

1

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St Joseph the Worker Church

TX

Dec

1

Burial

La Piedad Cemetery

TX

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Rivera Funeral Home - McAllen

1901 Pecan Blvd., McAllen, TX 78501

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