June 3, 1961 - January 26, 2024
Lupe, also known as Nito, was the 5th of 7 children born in Galveston, Tx, to Guadalupe S. Gonzales, Sr. and Mary Theresa Gonzales, on June 3, 1961. The following year, the family moved to Houston, Tx. He attended DeChaumes Elementary, Fonville MIddle school, and Sam Houston High school, graduating in 1979. Two years later on March 18, 1981, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force for 4 years completing his tour of duty on March 17, 1985. Later that same year, he met his future wife, Dina. They were married on September 15, 1987, at the Harris County Courthouse in Spring, Tx. The following year on August 27, 1988, they had a second wedding at St. John Neumann Catholic Church. On June 3, 1989, his 28th birthday, he was blessed with his first child, a beautiful daughter named Devin Elizabeth. She was the apple of his eye and enjoyed sharing his birthday with his "Pumpkin." On November 26, 1990, he was blessed once again with a handsome son, Lance Andrew. On June 14, 2021, a beautiful granddaughter named Ariyah Paisley, born to Andrew and wife Daniella, arrived adding to his wonderful family. He loved spending time with family, friends and his trusty pet companion, Casper, especially during the holidays, birthdays, special occasions and football/baseball/basketball games. He was a huge sports fan of our Houston Astros, Texans, Rockets, Gamblers, and Roughnecks. His infectious laugh, smile and loud cheering could be heard all around and will be greatly missed. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, barbeques, riding motorcycles, cornhole, pool, golf, softball, basketball, poker, rock concerts, church bazaars, and festivals.
