Gonzalo was born on May 27, 1955 in Rio Hondo, Texas to Faustino P. Gonzalez and Maria O. Reyna Gonzalez. He retired after 30 + years from L-3 Communications in Greenville, Texas as an aircraft mechanic. Gonzalo also worked as a saddle maker for Billy Cook in Greenville, Texas and Twister's Saddles in Bonham, Texas. Gonzalo worked hard for his family as a true provider and never met anyone that he didn't call a friend. His love for his family, kind soul and ability to always make you laugh are memories his loved ones will hold on to forever. His love of music was well known by many and cherished by all that heard him play. He often told his daughters near his passing that he was 'Knock, Knock, Knocking on Heaven's Door', showing us all that he was still the funny man we all knew and loved.
He is survived by his 3 daughters; Bess Walters, Barbara Peden and husband Gerald, Maria McDonald and husband Jon. Grandchildren; Mason Gonzalez, Kasie Peden, Lacy Peden, Nacie McDonald, Cassidy Walters, Adin McDonald, and Zayne Peden. Brothers, Oracio Gonzalez, Gilberto and wife Elsa Gonzalez; Sisters, Minerva Leos and husband Eleuterio, Irma Garza, Hilda Hernandez, Emma Aguilar, and Juanita Contreras; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; Faustino Gonzalez and Maria O. Reyna Gonzalez, brothers Ricardo Gonzalez, Alfredo Gonzalez, Anselmo Gonzalez and sister Senaida Gonzalez.
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Bette davis
Carrollton, TX Wednesday, November 5, 2025 Iām so sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you all šHilda Reyna
Rio Hondo, TX Tuesday, November 4, 2025 Patty and my three nieces and all your love ones. My condolences, to all of you. I know, that my brother Gonzalo, is, in heavens door, like he said, he'd be. He has a great crown, for him, in heaven. My brother served ,God through a ministry called, Grupo Inspiracion. Gonzalo played the bass, and I was the vocalist. We had so much fun enjoying gospel music and telling many ppl, there was salvation, through our Lord, Jesus Christ. My brother loved playing music, and did some traveling , to other surrounding towns in Texas. We also traveled out of state. He started at a very early age, playing gospel music, with the band Grupo inspiracion. We grew very close. I will miss my brother, but I know, I will meet, with my dear brother, and love ones in heaven. There is hope through our Lord Jesus Christ, amen. Rest in peace, my brother.šāļøš