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Obituary for GONZALES


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday March 08, 2005

Tom Gonzales passed away on February 27, 2005. He is preceded in death by his parents, Tomas Gonzales and Elizar Armijo; and brother, Gilbert Gonzales. Tom is survived by his wife, Mary Leyba - Gonzales; and son, Luis Gonzales and companion, Rebecca Heart; daughter, Joanne Gonzales and companion, Brian Muller; brother, Raymond Gonzales and companion, Mary Gonzales, Rudy Gonzales and wife, Maxine, Ruben Gonzales and wife, Tina, all of Albuquerque and brother Manuel Gonzales and wife, Mary of Mesa, AZ; and sister, Elista Dewyenie and husband, Starley of Phoenix, AZ; granddaughter, Trinity Gonzales. Tom was a veteran of the Korean war where he served as a medic for Love Co of the 5th Regt. Combat team. He was awarded the Bronze Star for valor and the combat infantry and medic badge. Tom had a world of adventures and on his journey he made foot prints on many individual hearts. Tom will be greatly missed but forever remembered. The Gonzales family truly appreciates the Rt's & the ICU nurses for all their compassion. The viewing will be held on Wednesday, March 9, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. at Santa Fe Funeral Options, followed by a Memorial Service at 3:00 p.m. at the National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Cancer Association. Santa Fe Funeral Options 417 E. Rodeo Road 989-7032