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Louis Gonzales Obituary
Jul 1, 1940 - Sep 15, 2024
Louis Gonzales, Jr. passed on September 15, 2024 at Baylor Scott and White Hospital. A visitation with military honors will be from 6-8:00 pm on Friday, September 27, 2024 at OakCrest Funeral Home.
Over the years Louis had many friends and family both in and around the Waco Community that he was able to reach through public service, work with The Waco Boys Club, coaching, and the public education system.
Louis graduated from Waco High School in 1958, played baseball at Navarro Junior College, basketball at the University of Kansas, and then baseball/basketball at Baylor University where he was an All American. Louis graduated with a BS from Baylor and a MS from Prairie View A&M.
Louis entered military service where he served 4 years in San Antonio. Louis began his coaching career at Memorial High School in San Antonio and moved back to Waco, Texas to coach at University High School. He transitioned to education administration, taking on roles as Counselor and then moved on to Assistant Principal and Principal positions at Waco ISD, Robinson ISD, Lorena ISD, and finally retiring as Principal at St. Louis Elementary. Later on he took on a part time position as an Adjunct Professor at Baylor University in the Education Department.
Louis was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Victoria Gonzales and his sister, Linda Jacinto.
Louis is survived by his wife of 61 years, Carmen Beltran Gonzales; son, Louis Gonzales, III.; sisters, Vicky Lynn Tullos and Theresa Calcote; brother, Christopher Gonzales; and grandchildren, Zoe Gonzales and Heston Humphrey.
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Ryshekia
November 26, 2024
I remember Mr. Gonzalez from University High School. He was always pleasant. Rest well, Sir.
Nancy freeman
October 6, 2024
Dearest Vikki and family. My deepest condolences to each of you. Prayers for comfort and peace.
Love..Nancy freeman
Susan (Porter) Hussey
October 1, 2024
I am sad to hear that Mr. Gonzales has passed. He was my school counselor at University High and was a great friend, mentor, and counselor. He always made you know he cared about what was going on in your life. Thank you Mr. Gonzales!
Larry Farmer
September 26, 2024
Louis was a Great man like his father. He helped form me into the man I am today. My condolences to the Gonzales Family He will be missed
Sue Ducas Lowry
September 24, 2024
Celebrate a life of dedicated service. It is my honor to say Louis was a friend, classmate and fellow educator. Save me a place,
Gerald Brewer
September 24, 2024
I am saddened by this news. Mr. Gonzales and I worked together at Lake Air Middle School. He was the assistant principal and I taught science. He was a great colleague and I have only wonderful memories. My condolences to the family.
Gerald Brewer
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