Joe Paul Gonzales |
| Posted 2018-04-07 by Judy Wight Branson |
| The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Thursday, April 5, 2018, page 7a Joe Paul Gonzalez, 88, born April 28, 1929, in Prescott, Arizona, died March 30, 2018, in Prescott, Arizona. A Visitation will be held on Friday, April 13, 2018, 4-6 p.m., Rosary at 6 p.m., at Ruffner-Wakelin Funeral Home, 303 S. Cortez St., Prescott, Arizona. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, April 14, 10 a.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Prescott, Arizona. Arrangements entrusted to Ruffner-Wakelin Funeral Homes and Crematory. Sign the online guestbook at www.ruffnerwakelin.com ------------------------ The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Sunday, April 8, 2018, page 9a Joe P. Gonzalez, 88, passed away quietly at home in Prescott, Arizona, on March 30, 2018. He was born April 28, 1929. Joe attended Washington Elementary, graduating from Prescott High in 1948. He also attended ASU studying architectural design, but his studies were cut short when he went to work full time. For 40 years he was a proud member of the Teamsters Union and employed by Consolidated Freight as a truck driver. He always said, “If you enjoyed what you did you never worked a day in your life.” Prior to the freight industry he was a communications sergeant in the National Guard for 15 years. As a kid he had many jobs, including shoe-shine boy, pin- setter at the bowling alley, and recalled selling newspapers on the corner of Gurley and Montezuma on D-Day. During high school he worked for Prescott Dairy. Joe was a hard-worker, putting in long hours and always completing the job at hand. Joe enjoyed hunting and fishing, as well as exploring the back roads of Arizona with his son, Steven. He was a member of the Elks Club, the Prescott Jaycees, Knights of Columbus, Prescott Volunteer Fire Department, and the Prescott Mafia Club. He also enjoyed spending as much time as possible with his grandson, Christian, of whom he was very proud. If any of his family or friends needed anything, he was always there to help, willing to do whatever it took. You never had to ask twice. Joe was a perfect balance of honesty and humbleness. He dedicated his life to family and friends and most importantly his children. His courage and faith in God served as inspiration to all. We were so blessed to have him in our lives and we will forever celebrate his kindness and strength. Joe is survived by his son, Steven (Hanya) Gonzalez; daughter, Judy Gonzalez-Olea; grandson, J. Christian Gonzalez-Carreon, brother, Michael (Sandra) Gonzalez; sisters, Mary (Alex) Castro, Annie Sanchez, Ruby (David) Jaime; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Joe was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife, Betty Olea Gonzalez; his parents, Joe J. and Epitasia R. Gonzalez; brothers, Alfredo and Roy Gonzalez; sister, Julia Borjon; and brothers-in-law, Poncho Borjon and Bennie Sanchez. Joe’s family would like to express their appreciation to the staff at Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Hospice Campuses for their care of Joe. Visitation will be held at Ruffner-Wakelin Prescott Chapel, 303 S. Cortez St., Prescott, Arizona, on Friday, April 13, 2018, from 4-6 p.m. Rosary service will begin at 6 p.m. The Funeral Mass is on Saturday, April 14, at 10 a.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 150 Fleury St., Prescott, Arizona. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Homes. Please log on to www.ruffnerwakelin.com to sign Joe’s guestbook and share a memory with the family. Information provided by survivors. |
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