Arnulfo Rodriguez Gonzalez, Sr, 73, of San Angelo, TX passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Arnulfo was born on May 16, 1950, in Harlingen, TX to Mr. & Mrs. Jose Gonzalez. His earlier years of life began with migrating the United States with his family harvesting produce until he was old enough to purchase his own big truck while building his family’s trade of truck drivers.
In 1972, he married Diana Renteria Tijerina of Mercedes, TX. He soon began working for Alamo Express transporting freight. At the end of 1977, Arnulfo moved his immediate family to Lamesa, TX where he quickly began working for the John Deer Company, formally known as Bray Implement. He continued working for John Deer when he moved to San Angelo, TX in 1994. While in San Angelo, Arnulfo, transition back into trucking in the early 2000’s hauling flatbed loads for Lonestar Transportation for over 20 years. Arnulfo finished his career with contract driving in Uvalde, TX.
Arnulfo is preceded in death by his parents, Jose y Tomasa Gonzalez of Uvalde, TX and his sister Maria “Blanca” Vargas of Immokalee, FL.
Arnulfo is survived by his wife of 50 years, Diana T. Gonzalez and his four children Arnulfo Gonzalez Jr (Debbie) of Lubbock, TX, Laura Anne Gonzalez of Lubbock, TX and Lorena Gonzalez of San Angelo, TX, and Ramon Arredondo (Yvonne) of San Angelo, TX. his siblings Jose Gonzalez, Sr. (Yolanda) of Uvalde, TX, Juana Alcorta (Luciano) of Lubbock, TX, Gonzalo Gonzalez of Snyder, TX, Fernando Fernandez (Tina) of Carrizo Springs, TX, Mercedes "Sylvia" Sanchez of Keller, TX and Ferddrico Gonzalez (Linda) of Snyder, TX. Arnulfo was the proud grandfather of 12 grandchildren: Christian S. Gonzalez, Austin X. Hernandez, Kelsey A. Thomas, Xavier R. Arredondo, Nicholas J. Hernandez, Zacarias D. Gonzalez, Arnulfo Gonzalez, III, Abel A. Hernandez, Jr., Xander R. Arredondo, Gabriel I. Hernandez, Armando Gonzalez Martinez, III, and Kesler H. Gonzalez. He is also the great-grandfather to Addelyn Anne Hernandez and Aubree Anne Hernandez.
Nulo’s passions were his big truck, being with his family and floating the Frio River. You’d always find him on the phone with his brothers and sisters, watching “Luchas” in his mancave, or outside working on his rig. He told the most memorable life stories. He was quite the jokester and had his own nicknames for everything. No one was excluded from his pranks and his teasing. His last days were enjoyed with his great-granddaughters whom he showered them with gifts and kisses. He will always be remembered for his kindness and being friendly to whomever crossed his path. We sure are going to miss you, Tio Nulo, Grandpa, PoPo, Apa, Hon and especially Big Arnold. You may have left us, but your legacy continues to live on. And you most certainly will never be forgotten.
A rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2023 in the chapel of Johnson’s Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at Sacred Heart Cathedral with interment to follow in Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com for the Gonzalez family.
