Victor Gonzales Sr.

Victor Gonzales, Sr., 88, of Austin, Texas was called upon by the angels of heaven on February 19, 2014 with Maria C. Gonzales, his wife of 66 years, by his side. He is also survived by his son Victor Gonzales and wife Carla, his son Edward Gonzales and wife Anna, daughter Patty Streat and husband Harold, grandchildren, Karen Candelas and husband James, Christopher Gonzales and wife Janet, Edward Gonzales Jr, Danny Vega Jr and wife Gina, Michael Vega, Jennifer Vega, Jenna Gonzales, Victoria Gonzales and Stephen Gonzales, and eleven great-grandchildren, Danny Vega III, Elaina Ann Marie Vega, Olivia Gonzales, Alycia Candelas, Zachary Candelas, Marcos Candelas, Sierra Gonzales, Christopher Gonzales, Mariah Gonzales, Javarris Wilford and Elijah Wilford.

Victor was born in Waelder, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents Eleuterio and Petra Gonzales and his siblings, John, Jack, Mary and Henrietta. He met the love of his life in Pflugerville while working as a young man with his family on the farms.

He was a WWII veteran and served in the Navy. He proudly served in the Pacific Ocean aboard the USS Vigilance and USS Ransom. He was a dedicated employee, retiring after many years of service from the City of Austin and the First Unitarian Church in Austin, Texas.

Grandpa, also known as Papito, loved his grandchildren. He taught them how to swim, fly kites, drive a car and enjoyed sitting on his front porch awaiting their arrivals. His favorite farewell to each of them was, “Don’t take any wooden nickels.” He was dearly loved and will be missed by those who knew him. The family would like to thank the staff at Cedar View Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to Elizabeth and Cynthia for their compassion and care.

Public visitation will take place Sunday, February 23, 2014 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm with a Rosary being held at 7:00 pm at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home in Pflugerville, Texas. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, February 24, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church located at 1520 N. Railroad Ave in Pflugerville, Texas. Graveside services will follow at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Cemetery.

Please visit Victor’s memorial webpage at www.cookwaldencapitalparks.com.