Joe Demetrio Gonzales was surrounded by his loving family and grandchildren when he went home to be with his Heavenly Father on May 18, 2018 at the age of 89. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Cecilia Gonzales on October 5, 2001, and his grandson Ramon Gonzales on April 14, 1993.
Brother Gonzales was born in Worland, WY on October 11, 1928 to Guadalupe and Pauline Gonzales. On April 1, 1948, he married Cecilia Martinez in Golden, Colorado. Brother Gonzales loved the lord with all his heart. He would read the Bible to his wife for hours as they would sit together.
He was a member at People's Church in Salem, Oregon.
In loving memory by his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchild.
Daughter and son-in-law Pauline & Taggart Rife of Salem, OR
Son and daughter-in-law Joe & Kay Gonzales of Raymond, WA
Daughter and son-in-law Josie & Roger Currier of Newburg, OR.
Daughter Sally Gonzales of Salem, OR
Daughter and son-in-law Judy & Robert Jr. Ruark of Oregon City, OR
Son and daughter-in-law Gabriel & Tessie Gonzales of Dagupan City, Philippines
Daughter Diane Miltimore of Independence, OR
Son and daughter-in-law Samuel & Catreena Gonzales of Salem, OR
Grandchildren: Logan, Tania, Christel, Tonia, John, Cynthia, Late Ramon, Michelle, Annetha, Vincent, Joseph, David, Jeremey, Arlita, Tyler, Alysha.
Great-Grandchildren: Adelaide, Ellie, Evangelina, Ciara, William, Gabriel, Amelia, Urijah, Jones, Fox, Anthony, Adreanna, Makayla, Isabella, Natalia, Lorena, Tapia
Great-Great-Grandchild: Kakiliah
Memorial service will be held at People's Church, 4500 Lancaster Dr NE Salem, Oregon 97305
On Friday June 1st at 11:30am. Reception to follow. Graveside at Belcrest Memorial Park at 3pm.
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