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Br. Andrew Gonzales (Prudencio C. Gonzales) F.S.C. passed away February 16, 2000 after a short illness. A De La Salle Christian Brother, Brother Andrew was preceded in death by his parents, Celestino Gonzales and Senobia Gonzales de Gonzales. He is survived by his brother, Tomas Gonzales of Pecos; nephew, Tommy Gonzales and wife Helen of California; nieces, Nova Snyder and husband, Ross of Pecos, Sylvia Harding and husband, Ernest of Pecos, Mildred Melendez and husband, Kenneth of Ohio, Cordelia Garcia and husband, Reyes of Santa Fe. He is also survived by his aunts, Isabel Gonzales-Mares-Hesch and Angelina Garcia of Pecos; and many grandnieces and nephews, and other relatives. Brother Andrew Gonzales was born in El Macho Pecos Canyon, January 8, 1906. He entered the De La Salle Christian Brothers in April, 1920, at Sacred Heart Training College in Las Vegas, NM. It was there that he received his religious Habit as a Christian Brother on October 22, 1921. Brother was assigned to St. Michael's High School in 1922. One of his memorable events while at the high school was the fire of 1926. As the fire was progressing, Brother noticed that one of his students was missing, he risked his life to save the young boarder who was asleep. Brother rescued the young boarder in his arms. Brother also taught in various schools in Louisiana, Colorado, Texas, New Mexico, and Monterrey, Mexico. He served as principal of Cathedral High School in El Paso, TX and Mullen High School in Denver, CO. At the College of Santa Fe, he was a professor in accounting and English Literature. Brother Andrew retired to the Christian Brothers Community at St. Michael's, where he lived until his death. Visitation will begin on Thursday, February 16, 6:00 p.m., at Berardinelli Family Funeral Funeral Chapel, where a Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, February 18, 10:00 a.m., at Santa Maria de la Paz Catholic Community. Interment will follow at Rosario Cemetery. Special thanks to the Sangre de Cristo Hospice and Heritage Health Care, especially Pam, Nicola, Darian, Trish, Diana and Richard Sisneros, and especially to Br. Samuel Martinez, F.S.C. and to the Christian Brothers of St. Michael's Community. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 1399 Luisa, Santa Fe, 984-8600. www.berardinelli-mortuary.com
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