James Mares Gonzales, age 69, of Houston, Texas passed away peacefully on Monday, August 8, 2022. James was born on March 3, 1953 in East Chicago, Indiana to Roberto Gonzalez Guerra and Maria de la Luz Mares Gonzalez.
James was preceded in death by his parents, Roberto and Maria de la Luz Gonzalez, and his brother Manuel M. Gonzalez.
James is survived by his sister Mary Alice Gonzalez Gutierrez and his brothers: Robert M. Gonzales, John M. Gonzales, and Roy M. Gonzalez.
James attended Looscan Elementary School, then went on to attend Marshall Middle School, and from there onward to where he graduated from Wheatley High School in Houston, TX. After graduating from high school, James went on to be a mechanic for a few years before enlisting into the United States Army. On his return from the Army he joined the family trucking business where he worked for over 40 years. James became a talented mechanic through years of hands-on experience and was an excellent trouble shooter. James was always willing to help anyone in need.
James enjoyed reading, traveling, weightlifting, martial arts, and watching action-packed movies. He also loved fishing and hunting.
A visitation for James will be held Thursday, August 18, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home, 6900 Lawndale Street, Houston, TX 77023. A funeral service will occur Friday, August 19, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 6900 Lawndale Street, Houston, TX 77023. A committal service will occur Friday, August 19, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM at Forest Park Lawndale, 6900 Lawndale Street, Houston, TX 77023.
Serving as pallbearers are Robert M. Gonzales, John M. Gonzales, Roy M. Gonzalez, Longinos Gutierrez Sr, Longinos A. Gutierrez, Fabian Gutierrez, John Irra Gonzales, and Robert Nathan Gonzales.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ForestParkLawndaleFH.com for the Gonzales family.
