Gilbert K. Gonzales

Porfiria Chavez published a tribute .

Our Deepest Condolences go to Roseile & the rest of the family. May He Rest In Peace. May God be with you all at this difficult time.
Pedro & Porfiria Chavez

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Nicole Gonzales Garcia published a tribute .

My relationship with my dad was not a typical of a father and daughter relationship. There were no “father daughter” dances, curfew lectures the first time I went on a date, or being “walked” down the isle at my wedding. However, there was “racing and rolling” down a pathway, stern glances and jokes on my first date, and “rocking and rolling” for celebrations on his chair. Many people think he lived half a life because of his limited mobility but oh how wrong they are! My dad always had a smile for everyone, he would tell you a cheesy line or joke just because he felt like it. You could talk to him about anything and everything and leave his side feeling like a million bucks. He just knew how to make you feel special. This man taught me patience even though he sometimes had none. He taught me to never give up and always told me he wanted me to be smart and go to school. He wanted me to finish so I didn’t have to rely on anyone but myself someday. I returned the favor by doing my best to love him and provide whatever I could to make him happy whenever I could. We had an open and honest relationship, but sometimes he was too honest lol. I’ve heard so many stories and recollections of his shenanigans and I’m glad he felt like he could tell me these things. I could tell him anything and he wouldn’t take sides and even if I was in the wrong he wouldn’t judge me. We always had the best conversations, even when we couldn’t agree to disagree. The love this man gave to me and my family was a blessing. He always said he was so thankful to have had another chance at life. He told me all of the time how happy he was to have had the chance to be in my life and know my husband and be around my kids. People think he was always sad and depressed but those people don’t know the real Gilbert. Of course he had his ups and downs but he was by no means suffering all these years. He fought hard when he had to and was grateful for the time he had with everyone. I would give anything for just one more day with him. Anyone who was genuinely close to him or came to see him knew how happy he was over the last decade. My son adored his grandpa Gil and spent the last three summers telling stories, and driving each other bonkers. Those memories are going to forever be in his heart and I’m thankful for that. He loved his familynand friends and enjoyed the simple things. One of his favorite things to do before this year was cruise with me or pat in the mountains and listen to music talking about anything. He loved to go hunting and just be anywhere outdoors. He liked to sit and watch a game and have a beer as we would chat and make fun of the players or each other. He was also a huge fan of making up nicknames for everyone. That was either a sign he loved you dearly or a sign he didn’t like you at all, it depended on the name he gave lol. He had several for me which he used often based on the mood. He was not one to be stuck at home all the time and before he got sick he was always wherever my mom went, always on the go. They were partners and even when they couldnt get along and would argue they always acted as if nothing happened the next day. They loved each other and when they shared sweet moments it always made my heart lighter knowing they had each other because I live so far. My dad was a great person and I know my life will never be the same without him. We once talked about how we would want things done if either of us left this world and he told me he wanted people to celebrate the good times and the memories they had of him while he was alive, and not to dwell on the sadness of his circumstance and death. I could not agree more. So when all is said and done I plan to do just that, CELEBRATE every memory, joke, hug, kiss, and conversation, because god blessed me with 31 years to look back on.

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