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Sam (Sam Bass) M. Gonzales, 77, went to be with our Lord Tuesday, April 27, 2010. He was preceded in death by his son, Sammy Ray Gonzales; brother, Joe M. Gonzales; sisters: Dela Elkins and Dolores Yoder; and parents, Jose Gonzales and Carlota Gonzales. Sam is survived by his wife of 52 years, Helen G. Gonzales; sons: Ronnie Martinez and wife, Marylou, Bobby Gonzales and wife, Lola, Rick Martinez and wife, Marylou and Donald Gonzales; daughters: Debra Bruno and husband, Joe, Patricia Gonzales and boyfriend, Chuck, Latisha Gonzales and fiance, Nick, and Mandie Gonzales; brother: Leo Ray Gonzales and wife, Lupe; sisters: Anita Archuleta and husband, Manuel; Gina Escobedo and husband, Joe; and Lillie Barreras, sister-in-law, Mary Carillo; and brother-in-law, Nash Gonzales; 27 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. Sam was a six-year Army veteran who served in the Korean War. He worked for Groendyke as a truck driver for 25 years. He enjoyed going to the casino with his beautiful wife and enjoyed spending time with all of his grandchildren. He was a well known man and touched so many lives. A visitation will be Monday 3:00-5:00 p.m. in the Reflection of Life Chapel (Washington and Cutler NE) with a Rosary to follow at Queen of Heaven Church at 7:00 p.m. A Life Celebration Mass will be Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at Queen of Heaven Church. Burial will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Pallbearers will be Ronnie Martinez, Richard Martinez, Bobby Gonzales, Donald Gonzales, Joseph Bruno, and Ernest Pacheco. Honorary pallbearers will be Nick Crespin, Melvin Barreras, Joe Bruno, Nicholas Crespin, Gabriel Gonzales, and Julian Crespin. Please visit Sam's online guest book at www.Reflectionoflife.com. REFLECTIONS Funerals & Life Celebrations 2400 Washington Street NE 884-5777
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