Retired 1SG (E8), Elias Vargas Gonzales passed on Friday, July 21, 2017. He was preceded in death by his eldest son, Jesse Gonzales. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Pauline Loya and his sons, Steven, Patrick, and Michael Gonzales and his daughters Eleanor Squiabro and Monica Poe and numerous grand and great grandchildren. 1SG Gonzales served in the United States Army from 1951 through 1977. As a Combat Veteran, 1967-1968, his awards include the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Good Conduct (6th award) and Army Commendation Medal with “V” Device. He was honorably discharged in 1977. He was employed as a medical administrator for Southern Manor Nursing Home. He then went on to work as a Supervisor for the Sigmor/Diamond Shamrock Corporation. Elias ended his working career employed with Gillman Honda Corporation and was awarded a Service Commendation in January 1996. Elias enjoyed his full retirement for 21 years supporting and celebrating all of the accomplishments of his family.
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