February 2, 1963 - November 5, 2023
Louis Frank Gonzales Jr, 60, passed away on November 5, 2023, in Bakersfield Ca, surrounded by his family. He was born on February 2, 1963, in Fowler, CA, to Rebecca Del Rio and Louis Gonzales Sr.
Louis is survived by the love of his life, Rosemary Ledesma-Gonzales, their sons Louis Anthony, Joseph Frank, Jonathan Alberto, and his cherished grandchildren, Jesse, Alexis, Naudia, and Princeton Gonzales. He is also survived by his brothers James Gonzales, Ralph Gonzales, Phillip Del Rio, Steven Del Rio, and sisters Annamarie Musso, Corrina Lopez, Nikki O'Neal, Reyna Gonzales, as well as a multitude of family and lifelong friends.
Louis attended Winchell Elementary, Sequoia Jr High and Roosevelt High School. He had a passion for cars and was an avid car enthusiast. Louis found joy in restoring vintage cars and was known for his talent in remodeling homes for friends and family. Whether it was building classics from scratch, remodeling, or welding, Louis always gave 100% in everything he did. His dedication and skill in his craft were truly remarkable.
A viewing will be held on Monday, November 27,
2023, from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm at Whitehurst
Sullivan Burns & Blair Funeral Home, located at 836 E. Nees Ave. Fresno, CA 93720, followed by a wake service. A celebration of life will take place on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at 11:00 am at Central Baptist Church, located at 298 Bullard Ave. Clovis, CA 93612. Louis will be laid to rest at St. Peter's Cemetery.
Louis Frank Gonzales Jr will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all those whose lives he touched.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to Whitehurst Sullivan Burns & Blair for their assistance during this difficult time.