FRANCISCO GONZALES
Francisco (Frank) Gonzales was born on September 17, 1949, in Phoenix, AZ and passed away surrounded by his family at his home on December 18, 2010, after a long battle with cancer.
He is survived by his loving wife Rosie Gonzales of 25 years; children Michele, Paul, Frank and Rachel; and grandchildren Devin Tomasetti, Ariana Padron and Aiden Gonzales. Frank is also survived by brothers Martin A. Gonzales; Manuel E. Alfaro; Johnny (Antonia) Gonzales; and sisters Diana Garcia; Maria (Tony) Gonzalez; Gloria (Raymond) Dominguez; Hilda Binongial; Rosanna (Anthony) Rosso; Daniella (Dr. Andrew) Lozano; uncles Frank and Arthur Martinez; aunts Socorro Landeros; Eloina (Willie) Navarrete; and many nephews, nieces and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his dear mother Alicia T. Gonzales; sister Ermelinda Garza; grandmother Concepcion Martinez; aunt Herminia Martinez; uncles Raymond, Alfonso, Steve and Gilbert Martinez.
Frank enjoyed the outdoors taking long walks in the rain; swimming in the lake; fishing with his brothers, cousins and friends;playing handball and riding his bicycle. Later, he shared his interest in fishing with his nephews; and riding his bicycle with his grandson whom he loved very much.
His home was open throughout the years for nephews to visit and play for days creating strong relationships among them. He enjoyed playing with his granddaughter and grandnieces giving them “pony rides” and everyone laughing as they tumbled onto the floor.
Frank was the strength of his family as he spent most of his time with them and guided his children through life. He loved homemade food, family gatherings with music and singing; and always looked forward to a birthday he shared and celebrated with a younger sister. One of his latest hopes and joys was the privilege of seeing his beautiful new grandson.
He had worked in various jobs with his last teaching adults computer skills and later repairing computers at home. He was self-taught in utilizing many software programs and also repairing and rebuilding computers. This also became his hobby creating family photo albums and DVDs. He passed his interest of computers on to his youngest son who bares his name.
Frank drew his strength from the LORD (Psalm 121) throughout life and through the many adversities he faced and overcame. Everyone will miss you so much, and we will hold you in our hearts each day as we remember your unselfish gifts to us.
