Martin Luis Gonzales

Our precious husband, dad, grandfather, and brother has gone to be with our Lord where he will live in his new forever home in Heaven. On May 6, 2017, we said our last goodbyes to the most wonderful man God put on this earth. In our eyes, he was a hero who lived by example in his values, hard work, and dedication to his family and friends. He was well loved by many. He loved life and loved mentoring all with his positive and encouraging words. In his eyes, everyone could accomplish anything they set out to do as long as they stayed focused and applied themselves. “I can’t,” was not acceptable where he was concerned. We will miss him and treasure his memories in our hearts forever, but take comfort in knowing we will someday be together once again.

Martin was born in Monahans, TX on May 8, 1949 to parents Raymundo Gonzales and Guadalupe “Lupe” Gonzales.

He was employed by Albertson’s West as a meat cutter for the past 8 years.Martin is survived by his loving wife, Mary Ann Gonzales, to whom he was married on August 28, 1971, his 2 sons, Martin “Eric” Gonzales, wife Hilda, of Odessa, Aaron Matthew Gonzales, wife, Jenny of Rockville, MD, daughter Jessi Jo Wills, husband Andrew of Odessa, grandchildren, Mia Teresa Gonzales, Austin Martin Wills, Gavin Alexander Gonzales, Gabrielle Morgan Gonzales, and Eva Maurin Gonzales. He is also survived by brothers, Raymond Gonzales II, Beltran “Ben” Gonzales, and John Joe Gonzales, and sisters, Amelia Gonzales, Mary Fierro, Dolores Mejia, Frances Dominguez, and Revecca “Becky” Fuentes. He is proceeded by his parents, Raymumdo Gonzales, Guadalupe Gonzales, brothers, Johnny Molina, Bobby Gonzales, and sister, Aurora Cabarrubio. We would like to thank Home Hospice for the care of our precious husband, dad, and grandfather. Visitation for Martin will take place Tuesday, May 9, 2017 from 1 PM to 9 PM at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors, 4635 Oakwood Drive, Odessa, TX 79761, with rosary services beginning at 7 PM.Funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, May 10 at 1 PM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 612 E. 18th Street, Odessa, TX 79761. Cremation will follow at a later date.