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Obituary for Gonzales


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Saturday December 15, 2001

Robert L. Gonzales, 60, a resident of Corrales, passed away on December 14, 2001. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Betty Gonzales of the family home; daughters, Dana Trujillo and husband, Lee of Corrales, NM, and Roberta Fanelli and husband, Bill of Murfreesboro, TN; eight grandchildren, Robert, Rachel, Emily and David Trujillo, and Amanda, Billy, Troy and Matt Fanelli; devoted mother, Josephine Gonzales of Corrales, three brothers, Leroy Gonzales, Ernest Gonzales and wife, Marie and Lawrence (Pat) Gonzales and wife, Deborah; special uncle, Tony Gonzales and wife, Zita and many other relatives and friends. Robert was preceded in death by his father, Luciano R. Gonzales and infant son, Robert Joseph Gonzales. He was a native of Corrales, NM and loved farming. Robert worked for the New Mexico State Police from 1966 until his retirement in 1995 as Deputy Chief. He then worked as Under sheriff for Sandoval County from 1995 until 1999. Robert attended San Ysidro Parish in Corrales, NM where Memorial Mass will be celebrate on Monday, December 17, 2001 at 10:00 a.m., 5005 Corrales Rd., with Father Clarence F. Galli, Celebrant. Memorial Contributions may be made to the New Mexico State Police Association, P.O. Box 30518 Santa Fe, NM 87190. French Mortuary Westside Chapel, 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW.