Dr. Hugo Rene Gonzalez

Hugo is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Carmella;

children: Hugo II, Cynthia, Angela, and Julian

; siblings: Olga Smith, Elpidia Smith, Gloria Smith, and Angel Gonzalez.

He is preceded in death by his sisters: Consuelo Hinojosa, Belinda Reese;

brother, Luis Gonzalez, and granddaughter, Lacey Lewis. His grandchildren

include: Dylan Lewis, Savannah Bryson, Nadia Gonzalez, Jacob Gonzalez,

Jet Gonzalez, Isabella Gonzalez, and Gia Gonzalez.

Hugo was born on May 27, 1932 in Edinburg, Texas to Leonides and

Genoveva Gonzalez. He graduated from University of Texas in 1954 with

a degree in Pharmacy. After owning a pharmacy for four years, he decided

he wanted to become a physician and received his medical degree in 1965

from UTMB in Galveston, Texas. His children remember him as a generous

, driven, hard-working father who encouraged them to pursue their goals.

Hugo was an accomplished physician who was dedicated to his patients and

undoubtedly saved many lives. He was a true general practitioner who, due

to the period in which he practiced, was able to perform surgery, set bones,

and bring new lives into the world. He was a sharp, witty individual who loved

to cut-up with all those around him. He was passionate about politics, sports

and loved a good round of golf with family and friends. He enjoyed nothing

better than spending an afternoon practicing his golf game. He was also a

true believer in higher education and encouraged all young people to stay

in school and strive to excel.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to

The American Cancer Society or the Leonides and Genoveva Guerra Gonzalez

Endowed Scholarship at University of Texas - Pan American.

(portal.utpa.edu/utpa_main/dua_home/development_home_new/development_contact)

or 956-665-5301)