Raul Gonzales, 71 passed away on October 28, 2020 in Dallas, Texas. He was born on September 7, 1949 in Sabinas, Hidalgo Mexico to the late Avelino Gonzales and Felipa Botello. Raul spent his childhood in Mexico. He married Rosario Gonzales in 1971 and the couple had three children. Raul was a carpenter and worked for many years in Dallas until he retired. In his spare time Raul enjoyed listening to music and hanging out with his buddies. He was an avid reader and loved spending time with his grandchildren. His family and friends will always remember him as a strong, kind, and loving man. He is preceded in death by his parents Avelino Gonzales and Felipa Botello; son, Raul Gonzales Jr.; and several of his siblings. Raul is survived by his children, Rick Gonzales and wife Linda Gonzales; Maricela Munoz and husband Lucio Munoz, and daughter-in- law Patricia Gonzales; grandchildren, Amanda Gonzales, Ricky Gonzales, Ava Grace Munoz, Adrian Gonzales, and Vianca Gonzales; his siblings, and numerous nieces and nephews.