Douglas was preceded in death by his father, William Gonzales, Jr.
Doug was a veteran of the United States Army. His greatest joy was playing music and he was an accomplished drummer. He also practiced Tai Chi and was a student of Chinese healing arts.
He leaves behind his daughter, Mary; his Mother, Emily Alvarez; brothers, Dale and Norman and sister, Gayle.
An inurnment will be at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, 32053 W. McCabe Rd., Santa Nella, CA on January 2, 2015 at 2:30pm.
Arrangements under the direction of Palm Memorial - Worden Chapel, Chowchilla, CA.
