Carlos D. Gonzalez passed away on May 18, 2013 in Houston, Texas. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great- grandfather, son, brother and friend to all who knew him. Carlos was born in San Antonio, Texas on October 13, 1928. He made his way to Houston's East End in 1950. Carlos was a true pioneer and entrepreneur in the Historic East End of Houston. His legacy of hard work and profound values could not have been a success without the support and dedication of his devoted wife, Elida L. Gonzalez. He founded Selecto Sausage Company in 1971 and established La Casita Mexican Products in 1976. He and all the local business owners shared great camaraderie; they helped each other to succeed during an era where there were few Hispanic business owners. He donated much of himself to his community and social organizations and never sought personal recognition. As a visionary, he supported neighborhood children, local little league, church and community events ensuring opportunities for children to participate in activities that would impact their lives positively. He is preceded in death by his parents and first love and wife, Josefina C. Gonzalez. Carlos is survived by his second love and wife of 44 years, Elida L. Gonzalez, sister, Rosa Maria Gonzalez, children, Carlos G. Gonzalez and wife Fronica, Esmeralda G. Jass and husband Joe, Rodolfo G. Gonzalez and wife Gloria, Gonzalo G. Gonzalez and wife Gloria; grandchildren, Jennifer Jass-Luna and husband Erik, Jaclyn M. Cahn and husband, Chas, Joseph C. Jass, Sabrina Bellinger and husband Adam, Andria Bauer and husband Craig, Catherine Gonzalez, Gabrielle Gonzalez and Gonzalo Gonzalez; great-grandchildren, Raquel Zavala, Mikael Luna, Selia Luna, Donovan Cahn and Levi Bellinger. Friends and family are cordially invited to a visitation in the Main Chapel of Forest Park Lawndale on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm, with a rosary to be recited at 7:00 pm. Family and friends will meet at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 7539 Ave. K, Houston, TX 77012, on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 to celebrate a mass at 10:00 am. Burial will follow in Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery via escorted cortege following the funeral mass.
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