Manuel Gonzales |
| Posted 2018-01-12 by Molly |
| Eastern Arizona Courier (Safford, AZ) - Wednesday, October 12, 2016 Manuel Ramirez Gonzales, 88, peacefully entered eternal rest Oct. 1, 2016, surrounded by loved ones in his Morenci home. Manuel was born in McNeal on Sept. 12, 1928, to Juan and Felipa Gonzales. He was the eldest of 12 children. In 1946, at the age of 18, Manuel met the love of his life, Angelita "Hila" Lopez, at a baseball game in Lordsburg, N.M. Two years later, on Sept. 18, 1948, she became his wife. Manuel and Hila made their loving life together in Morenci. It was there that they joyously welcomed their four children: Lory, Miguel, Lucy and David. Manuel put in 42 hardworking years with Phelps Dodge before retiring in 1990. He then went on to drive for Kempton's Chevrolet for the next 17 years. Manuel was incredibly well known and respected in his community. He was an honest, hard-working man who always gave a hand to anyone in need. Manuel loved and supported his family unconditionally. He was the solid foundation that his family was built on. He will be missed each day that passes. Manuel is survived by: his four children, Lory, Miguel, Lucy and David (Sabrina); two grandchildren whom he proudly helped raise as his own daughter and son, Danielle (Michael) and Manny; his grandchildren, Celina (Mike), Dennis (Andrea), Brandy (Tony), Mikey, Lisa (Art), Darienne, Taylor, CJ and Elyse; 15 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Leo Gonzales, Luis Gonzales and Juan Gonzales; sisters, Maria Elena Fowler and Carolina Cervantez; and numerous nieces and nephews. Manuel is preceded in death by: his parents, Juan and Felipa Gonzales; his beloved wife, Hila Gonzales; brother, Tony Gonzales; sisters, Rufina Lopez, Connie Huerta and Maria Cornejo; daughter-in-law, Darlene Gonzales; and many nieces and nephews whom he deeply treasured. A viewing was held at 9 a.m. followed by the rosary prayed at 10 a.m. with the Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016, at Holy Cross Parish in Morenci. Interment followed at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Morenci. Arrangements were under the direction of McDougal's Caldwell Funeral Chapel & Gila Valley Crematory. Online condolences may be extended at www.caldwellfuneralchapel.com. |
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