 GONZALES, CONRAD FRANK Age 64, of Corrales, passed away on February 4, 2013. Frank was born on March 23, 1948 to the late Conrad I. and Ina Mae Gonzales. Frank was 6th generation Corralino who's family dates back to 1790 to Captain Don Juan Gonzales who was the original Land Grant families. Frank grew up in his Corrales home, which served the community with a general store, post office and gas station from 1933-1958. To his good friends and neighbors he was known as Poncho, a nickname given to him by Mr. Sandoval the school crossing guard. In the early years of film production in New Mexico, Frank, with his father, visited the filming of "Lonely are the Brave" in the Sandia Mountains. This inspired him to begin his film career in the 1980's. He owned a documentary film production company. He also performed as a stuntman in western films. During this same time he operated a trail ride and chuck wagon with his lifelong friend Boots. To this day you can see his 1954 Chevy truck and horses in such films as "Silverado." He also wrote and produced television advertisements. In the 1990's Frank began his love for Yoga and Tai chi and studies of all religions. He operated the Center for Yoga Studies in 1995 with Judy Pimentel. Frank served in the Corrales Village counsel and represented Corrales and small farmers in Washington DC in a special meeting with then President Bill Clinton. Surviving are his son, Paul Christian Gonzales; his daughter, Tracie Lynn Gonzales. sister Lynda Gonzales; grandchildren, Ashley Gonzales, Travis Rutherford, McKenna Gibson, Pablito Gonzales. The family cordially invites you to join them and share stories in the celebration of the life of Frankie, Horseman, activist, environmentalist, writer, poet and healer during the Memorial Mass which will be celebrated at 11:30 am Thursday February 14, 2013 at San Ysidro Catholic Church, 5015 Corrales Rd., Corrales. A reception will follow the Mass at The Old Corrales Church next to the cemetery. Please visit Frank's on line guest book at www.salazarandsonsmortuary.com Salazar and Sons Mortuary 400 3rd St. SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-247-4124
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