Thomas A. Gonzales

(Received in Heaven)

Thomas A. Gonzales, Jr. was born to Thomas A. Gonzales and Beatrice H. Gonzales in Watsonville, California. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Charlene Gonzales; son, Mike Gonzales, Red Bluff, CA; daughter, Lisa Maker, Salinas, CA; sisters, Nellie Wattel, Klamath Falls, Oregon; Rosalie Chavez, Watsonville, CA; Beatrice and Joe Navarette, Watsonville, CA, and many nieces and nephews. Thomas loved Jesus, fishing, sports, and traveling. He was a wonderful husband and father. He was a hard worker and loyal friend. He had a heart for helping the homeless and ringing the bell for the Salvation Army, He worked for Firestone Tire and Rubber Company in shipping and receiving in Salinas, CA. He fought a long battle with cancer. Now he is free and well. Services are Monday, October 22, 2012 at Bethel Assembly of God, 625 Luther Road, Red Bluff, CA at 11:00 am. There will be a private viewing for family and close friends at Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers, 816 Walnut Street, Red Bluff, CA from 9:00 - 10:00 am on October 22, 2012.