Frank Gonzalez

Frank passed away at Brookdale Skilled Nursing Facility on April 20, 2025 at the age of 91. He was born in Alice, Texas and had been living in Tucson for 50 years. He served honorably in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years and retired with the rank of Senior Master Sergeant (E-8). His awards and decorations during his Air Force career included the Vietnam Service Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters and the Bronze Star for meritorious service while serving his second tour in Vietnam in 1972.

After his discharge from the Air Force, he was employed by the Pima County Sheriff's Department in the Jail Supply and in the Material Management Unit for over 22 years. He retired as a Supply Supervisor in February 1999.

Frank loved being around family, and enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, traveling, and making trips abroad and locally with his wife Frances to see live shows, concerts and playing the slot machines.

Frank is predeceased by his loving wife, Frances. He leaves behind a son Jerry Lee (Maria) Gonzalez, 3 grandchildren: Candice Stark, Jerry Jr. and Stephanie Gonzalez and one great grandchild: James Stark in Howell, New Jersey, a brother Robert (Martha) Gonzalez in Alice, Texas, and a sister Margie (Jake) Chapman in Scottsdale, AZ, two step children: Joyce (Drew) Palmer, Ron Guglielmo, four step grandchildren: Jennifer, Carla and Paula (Jon) Knochel, Christine (Adam) Crawford, 8 step great grandchildren.

At Frank's request, no services will be conducted. Frank's body will be cremated and internment will be at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, Phoenix. Donations in his name can be made to The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 43790, Tucson, AZ 85733.