Manuel was born on, September 24, 1955 in Yuma, Arizona to Manuel E. Gonzales and Irene Gonzales. He was survived by his loving, faithful, loyal wife of 17 years, Norma Gonzales.
He graduated from Central High School. Manuel had many jobs none that he loved more than being a mechanic. You could often find him working on one of his cars, his motorcycle or watering his grass while keeping a caring eye on his neighborhood. He often used his mechanic skills to help a friend, family member or neighbor whenever they were having car problems.
Manuel belonged to the Pancho Villa Riders Motorcycle Club. He loved to not only ride his bike but work on it as often as he could. He had many friends in this club including his best friend (wife Norma). Manuel was also an avid fisherman, he loved to be out on the lake catching fish or just enjoying the time with his family. Manuel loved life, he was the life of the party and had a way of making people feel comfortable. Manuel’s love for life came second only to his grandchildren. Manuel was so proud of little Gabe and Lexi they were the light in his life. He enjoyed coaching their sports teams or just sitting in the bleachers and cheering them on. The love he felt for his grandchildren I believe gave him the strength he needed to fight to live. He honestly lived for his grandchildren until the very end.
He is survived by his wife Norma Gonzales, Son Gabriel and Christina Gonzales, Daughter Monica Valenzuela, Veronica and Frankie Pedroza, Nathasia Garcia-Razo and Richard, Stephanie and Ben Rowlinson, Grandchildren Gabriel Gonzales Jr., Alexis Gonzales, Frankie Pedroza Jr., Jeremy D. Goodwin, Savanna Pedroza, Khloe Pedroza, Liam Rowlinson, his parents Manuel E. Gonzales and Irene Gonzales. Siblings Eddie and Rita Gonzales, Mike and Sylvia Gonzales, Ralph Garcia, Robert Garcia and his baby sister Terry Gonzales.
Visitation will be held Monday March 19, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at
Tinkler Funeral Chapel & Crematory 475 North Broadway Street Fresno, California 93701.
A Recitation of the Rosary will occur Monday March 19, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at
Tinkler Funeral Chapel & Crematory.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday March 20, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at
St. Mary's Catholic Church 4636 West Dakota Avenue Fresno, California 93722.
A Committal will immediately follow The Mass of Christian Burial at
St. Peter's Cemetery 264 North Blythe Avenue Fresno, California 93706.
