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Gonzales -- Robert Y. Gonzales, 76, a resident of Albuquerque since 1946, died Friday, December 25, 1998. He is survived by his daughter, Roberta Gonzales-Abeita and husband, Edward of Albuquerque; sons, Paul Gonzales, John Gonzales and wife, Margaret Ann all of Albuquerque, and Anthony Gonzales of Alaska; 11 grandchildren, Robert Mirabal, Paul Mirabal, Cheryl and Sharon Gonzales, Tanya and Tina Gonzales, John D. Gonzales, Dean E. Gonzales, Denise D. Padilla, Darlene Garcia, and Jason Gonzales; seven great-grandchildren; four sisters; three brothers; and best friend, Jim Hardwood. Mr. Gonzales was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy L. Gonzales, September 18, 1988. He proudly served in the 148th Infantry during WWII in the American Theater, Asiatic Pacific Theater, and Phillipine Liberation. He received the Good Conduct and Victory Medals. Mr. Gonzales was a member of DAV, American Legion, Post #49 and he was a member of Santuario De San Martin of which he and his wife, Lucy L. helped found. Rosary will be recited Tuesday, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Ernest and Priscilla Griego reciting. Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, 12:30 p.m., at Santuario De San Martin Catholic Church, 8321 Camino San Martin SW, with Father Daniel Farris, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Robert Mirabal, Paul Mirabal, John D. Gonzales, Dean E. Gonzales, Victor Padilla, Jr., and Jason Gonzales. Honorary pallbearers will be Brad Bryant and Richard Cavanaugh. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Wed December 30, 1998