Gonzalo, fondly known to everyone as Papito, was born on March 6, 1938, in Fusagasuga, Colombia. He married Annabella Portilla Facio Lince on February 8, 1964, and moved to the United States in 1968. They lived in Miami for the past 45 years raising their five children. He was a history buff who enjoyed reading books, listening to music and tending to his animals, but he loved nothing more than spending time with his large family. Papito is survived by his wife Annabella and his five children, Annabell, Adriana, Gonzalo, Jr., Patricia and Pilar, as well as his seven grandchildren, Austin, Julian, Nicole, Natalie, Sofia, Joseph, and Naim.
A funeral service for Gonzalo will be held Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 12:30 PM at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 11291 SW 142 ave, Miami, Florida 33186. A visitation will occur Friday, February 10, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 11:59 PM at Caballero Rivero Woodlawn South, 11655 SW 117 Ave, Miami, Florida 33186.