Arnulfo (Arnoid) Rubio Gonzalez, born in Kingsville, Texas, on June 11, 1943, went to be with the Lord on July 12, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Petra Gonzalez, and his son, Charles Edward Driscoll and son-in law, Ernest Martinez.
He leaves behind his wife of 43 years, Esther Salinas Gonzalez; son, Adrian Ray Gonzalez and wife Amber; daughters, Emma Martinez, Carolyn Grimland and husband Dave; grandchildren, Ernest Martinez, Elaine Chapman, Elizabeth Quilty, Elisa Sanchez, Monica Overstreet, Gabriel Luna, Taylor Shaw, Haley Grimland and Cami Grimland.
A proud resident of Houston since 1962, Arnold served in the United States Army and graduated from the University of Houston. Arnold finished his career after 26 years with Stage Stores, Inc.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 16th at Forest Park Lawndale, 6900 Lawndale Street, Houston, beginning at 9am where a Vigil Service will follow at 11am. Internment will follow at Forest Park East, 21620 Gulf Freeway, Webster, at 2pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Houston Hospice (www.houstonhospice.org) in Arnold's name.
