Manuel Ray Gonzales, Jr

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Manuel R. Gonzales, Jr. He was called to his heavenly home on Monday, January 30, 2023, at the age of 62. Manuel was preceded in death by his father, Manual R. Gonzales, Sr.; and his sister, Victoria Gonzales. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Yolanda; mother, Della Gonzales; two step-sons, Anthony and Andrew Baros; his precious grandchildren, Raistylynn and Malachi Baros; sister, Susan Gonzales May and her husband, Jerry; brother, Frank Gonzales and his wife, Cindy, brother-in-law, Dean Holguin; godfather, Manuel Padilla; godchildren, Priscilla Vigil, Bernadette Molina, Dana Flores, Sebastian Biesterveld, and Lilliana and Angelina Vigil; and many beloved aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.

A Visitation will be held on Friday, February 10, 2023, 10:00 a.m., followed by a Rosary at 11:00 a.m. and Mass at 11:30 a.m. at Sangre de Cristo Catholic Church, 8901 Candelaria Rd. NE. A Graveside Service will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Pallbearers will be Franco Smith, Scott Benavidez, Samuel and Sebastian Biesterveld, and Francisco and Anthony Gonzales. Honorary Pallbearers will be Lucas Martinez, Owen Carrion, Cedrick Biesterveld, Jacqueline Biesterveld, and Emma Gonzales.