Edward Nicholas Gonzales Sr.

Edward Nicholas Gonzales Sr. passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at the age of 83. He was the beloved husband of 63 years to Darleen Long Gonzales. Loving father of Darleen E. Gonzales Dupuy and Edward Nicholas Jr. Son of the late Mitchell Helaire and Emanuella Serigne Gonzales. Proud grandfather of Jared Peter Blanchard (April), Edward Nicholas Gonzales III (Christina) and Cameron Mitchell Gonzales. Great grandfather of Ava Blanchard, Evan Blanchard, Kaley Rae Gonzales and Evan Nicholas Gonzales. Devoted brother of George W. Gonzales (the late Shirley) and the late Mitchell Gonzales (the late Joyce), Thomas Gonzales (Esther), Florie Gonzales (the late Patricia) and Mary Gonzales. He is also survived and fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

Edward was born in Shell Beach and was a longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish before settling in Ponchatoula, LA after hurricane Katrina. He enjoyed a 16 year career with Gulf Soap Corporation and retired from Bergeron Industries after 25 years of service. He truly enjoyed life through his simple pleasures of hunting, fishing and spending time with his family and friends. He will always be remembered for his loyalty and dedication to his family, his caring and loving spirit, his laughter and spoiling the grandchildren. He was a wonderful example of what it means to care for others and will be deeply missed by us all.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at ST. BERNARD MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Monday, January 6th from 10:00AM – 1:00PM, followed by a Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes beginning at 2:00PM. He will be laid to eternal rest in St. Bernard Catholic Cemetery.