Montford “Monty” William Gonzalez, a long-time resident of Waco passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at the age of 73. Monty was born in Bloomington, Indiana on December 3, 1946. He graduated from La Vega High School and attended Sam Houston State University. He worked in management for Lacy Feed Company, Texas Fireproof and Storage, and Tymco. He enjoyed his retirement at Lake Limestone fishing and spending time with family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father Dr. Jose Gonzalez, mother Inez Gonzalez, and sister Connie Toornburg. He is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Judy Gonzalez, his daughters Christine Drake and husband Darren, Victoria Tynes and husband Mark, Rebecca Kinsey and husband Gary; brother Joe Gonzalez and wife Carol; sister Sallie Luedke and husband Gordon; five grandchildren Dustin Rochelle, Garrett Kinsey, Amelia Hernandez, Austin Kinsey, and Katie Drake; two beloved great-grandchildren Jeremiah and June and numerous nieces and nephews.
As his family, we are honoring his wishes and will have a private “celebration of life” and scattering of his ashes at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, we ask that a donation be made in his memory to Care Net Pregnancy Center of Central Texas at pregnancycare.org
