Gilbert Gonzales was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He left this world peacefully to be with the Lord. He was preceded in death by Father Cecilio Macias and Mother Fernanda Gonzales. He married the love of his life Mary Louise “Lulu” Medrano on July 7, 1945 and were happily married for 75 years.
Gilbert is survived by his son Gilbert Lawrence Gonzales, Grandchildren Candace Valerie and husband Joshua James Glasgow Sr., Gilbert Gonzales II and Amber DeLynn Gonzales, Great-grandchildren Jax James, Josiah James, Joseph James, JJ James Glasgow, Victoria Ann Gonzales, Faith Lavaeh Castillo and Aniyah Nevaeh Davila. Also left to cherish his memory are Niece and God-Daughter Sylvia “Shebee” Ledesma and husband John “Tony” Ledesma and their three sons; John Anthony Ledesma, Jr., and wife Jessica Marie, children Kamiakin Rueben Allen, Tehya Aylene, Taliyah Diane Francis, Kenai Anthony, Tegan Rae, Derik Andrew Ledesma married to Lindsay Rose, children Ava Rose, Eli Quinn,
Brian Alexander Ledesma married to Pamela Mia, children Xander Luke, Jacob Nicholas, Mia Gabrielle.
He proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II from August 8, 1943 to February 10, 1946. He was Honorably Discharged with rank of Seaman Second Class, V-6. He worked for American Marble Mosaic for 59 years and retired on June 2009.
He loved watching Houston Sports: Astros, Rockets, and Texans. Enjoyed spending time with the grandchildren and especially the Great-Grand Children. He was a devoted Catholic and very involved at Our Lady of St. John Catholic Church and a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus.
A visitation for Gilbert will be held Thursday, July 8, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Funeraria Del Angel Crespo, 4136 Broadway St, Houston, TX 77087. A rosary service be recited at 7 PM. A funeral mass will occur Friday, July 9, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Our Lady of St. John Catholic Church, 7500 Hirsch Rd., Houston, TX 77016. A committal service will follow at South Park Cemetery, 1310 N Main St, Pearland, TX 77581 at 11:45 AM.
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