GONZALES, Joe C.

Joe C. Gonzales of Tucson, AZ passed away peacefully on August 26, 2010 in his home with family. He was father to Robert (Jennifer), John, Michael (Helen) and Cecilia. He was grandfather to ten, great-grandfather to 16, great-great-grandfather to two, and had a vast extended family and step-family. All will love and cherish the memories of him. Originally from Bowie, AZ, his life's journey took him from the CC Camps of the Great Depression to the Army in WWII Normandy, after which he settled into family life and enjoyed a passion for wrought iron works and classic western novels and movies. Gathering of Friends to be held from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. A family burial will take place at Our Lady of the Desert Cemetery on Friday, September 3, 2010.