Manuel was the epitome of selfless, hardworking, unconditional love, and above all, strength of a man, husband, father, welo, brother, friend and more. He worked and retired as a Supervisor for the City of Corpus Christi’s Street Department. He enjoyed watching western movies/shows, football, baseball and boxing. He also had his soft side and would join our mom in soap operas and novellas.
In his spare time he enjoyed being with his loved ones speaking about life, singing with his Alicia, playing card games and fishing.
A special thank you from the family to all those who provided care for our father as he lived with Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia.
In memory of our father, and Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, if you wish to, you may wear the color purple for his services.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Manuel and Beatrice Gonzales; wife, Alicia M. Gonzales and son, Ray M. Gonzales.
Manuel is survived by his children: Elida (Ricardo) Valdez, Juan Manuel (Janie) Gonzales, Gloria Gonzales, Olga (Antonio) Pena, Veronica (Juan) Velasquez; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A visitation for Manuel will be Monday, November 23, 2020 at 12:30 PM at Memory Gardens Funeral Home. The Holy Rosary will be recited at 1:30 PM with funeral service following after at 2:00 PM.
Interment will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Honored to serve as Pallbearers:
Mando Valdez
Manuel “Chuck” Valdez
Michale Ray Gonzales
Jake Lopez
Cruz Lopez
Thomas Lopez, Jr.
Honorary Pallbearer:
Jared Alexander Velasquez
