Santos "Sam" Gonzales, born November 1, 1924 in Shertz, Texas went to be with the Lord on August 12, 2013 in Houston, Texas. He is survived by his wife Irene Gonzales; children, Andrew & Phillip Gonzales; step-children, Rocky Espinoza & Rick Espinoza; siblings, Lupe Gonzales of Los Angleas, California & Blais Gonzales of Marlin, Texas; numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family.