Gilbert Gonzalez

Gilbert Gonzalez After a long illness, Gilbert Gonzalez, 73, died April 8, 2009 at his home in Tucson, Arizona. Mr. Gonzalez is survived by his loving, dedicated wife of 39 years, Mercedes; his daughter, Elizabeth (Thrac); and his two sons, Joseph and Alex. He is further survived by his two grandchildren, Nicholas and Madeleine; his sister, Teresa; two brothers, Bob and Richard; and his nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. In addition to his parents, Isabel Gonzalez Chavez and Jesus Moreno Gonzalez, he was preceded in death by his brother, Tony Gonzalez. Mr. Gonzalez was born on February 29, 1936 in Tucson, Arizona. In 1957, Mr. Gonzalez graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from The University of Arizona. He then served in the U.S. Army and subsequently worked for the Standard Oil Company in San Francisco. Mr. Gonzalez then attended law school at the University of Arizona, earned a Bachelor of Laws degree, and began his legal career in Tucson in 1964. Up until his recent retirement from his worker's compensation and social security practice, Mr. Gonzalez was a zealous advocate for his clients. He is well respected in the legal community and was a man of character and integrity whose skill and perseverance enabled him to make a positive impact in the lives of many. He was foremost a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather who placed his family above all. He will be dearly missed. Mr. Gonzalez's Funeral service will be held Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Saints Peter and Paul Church. His family requests that in lieu of flowers, donation be sent to the National Kidney Foundation or the American Heart Association. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.