Roberto Venancio Gonzalez

Roberto was born on May 18, 1964, and lived a life guided by faith, kindness, and generosity. He will be remembered for his integrity, compassion, and devotion to the values that shaped his life.

Roberto had a big heart and was always ready to help others

whether repairing cars or lending a hand with anything that needed fixing. A steadfast believer in God, he was known as a genuinely nice man, generous with both his time and his money, and always willing to listen when someone needed an understanding ear. His sense of humor and joyful spirit brought light to everyone around him. Roberto was also one of the children kidnapped during the 1976 Chowchilla school bus incident, a tragedy he faced and overcame with courage and faith.

Roberto is survived by his nine siblings and his mother, Socorro, who says she will always carry him in her mind and heart and will never forget him.

May he be free among all the angels of heaven, and by the grace of God, may she be reunited with him again one day.

A Visitation Service will be held at Palm Memorial Worden Chapel, 140 South 6th Street, Chowchilla, California on Sunday April 12, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, with Rosary Service being held at 6:00 pm.

A Mass Service will take place at St. Columba Catholic Church, 213 Orange Ave, Chowchilla, California, on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 10:00 am.

A Graveside Service will be held for Roberto on Monday, June 1, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., held at the Chowchilla District Cemetery 23359 Road 14 1/2, Chowchilla, California.

Please join us in remembering Roberto Venancio Gonzalez by visiting our Memorial at www.wordenchapel.com

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Roberto Venancio Gonzalez, amado hijo de Socorro Rodríguez, falleció el 10 de marzo de 2026, a la edad de 61 años. Nació el 18 de mayo de 1964 y vivió una vida guiada por la fe, la bondad y la generosidad.

Será recordado por su integridad, compasión y devoción a los valores que guiaron su vida. Roberto tenía un gran corazón y siempre estaba dispuesto a ayudar a los demás, ya fuera reparando autos o brindando apoyo en cualquier cosa que hiciera falta. Fiel creyente en Dios, era un hombre verdaderamente amable, generoso con su tiempo y su dinero, y siempre ofrecía un oído atento a quien lo necesitara. Su sentido del humor y su espíritu alegre llenaban de luz a todos los que lo rodeaban. También fue uno de los niños secuestrados durante el incidente del autobús escolar de Chowchilla en 1976, una tragedia que enfrentó y superó con valentía y fe.

Le sobreviven sus nueve hermanos y su madre, Socorro, quien dice que siempre lo llevará en su mente y en su corazón, y nunca lo olvidará. Que sea libre junto a todos los ángeles del cielo, y que, con la gracia de Dios, ella pueda reunirse con él nuevamente algún día.