Jesus Gonzalez

Jesus Gonzalez, 84, passed away on October 28, 2024, in Amarillo, Texas. He was born on May 4, 1940, in Arandas, Jalisco, Mexico, to Carmen Gonzalez and Maria De La Luz Lopez. He married Maria Ines Mendoza on May 3, 1968.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carmen and Maria De La Luz Gonzalez, one brother, Adolfo Gonzalez, and one sister, Anjelica Contreras. 

Jesus is survived by his wife, Maria, and nine children. His children are: Alvaro (Alicia) Gonzalez and daughters Jennifer and Stephanie and her children Azael Gonzalez and AJ Navarette and Anthony Navarette; Enrique (Josefina) Gonzalez and children Enrique Jr. Gonzalez, Beatrice (Matt) Abeyta and their children Matthew Jr., Amanda, Jayden, and Quique Abeyta; and Mikaila; Maria (Manuel) Martinez and their children Melissa, Jesus (Marlyn) and Emmanuel; Jesus (Victoria) Gonzalez and their children Jessica Gonzalez and children Marion Stokes, Jah’Niya Stokes,and Jah’Marei Mills; Wendy and children Jamilexy, Yvett and Daniel; and Marlene and son Jeremiah Maestas, and Jesus Gonzalez Jr.; Rocio (Tomas) Inez and their children Susana and her children Alejandro and Matias Inez, and Sherline; Norma (Gonzalo) Ceballos and their children Cintia (Mark) Shadix and their children Zara and Samantha, Daisy Ceballos, and Anahi Ceballos; Ernesto (Rosa) Gonzalez and their daughter Jaqueline; Isela (Domingo) Diaz and children Francisco (Camilla) Sanchez and their child Juaquin Sanchez, Jesus (Cassy) Sanchez, and Isabella Diaz; Martha (Tocho) Bustos and children Jose, Bruno, and Zuly. Jesus Gonzalez’s nephew Ismael Morales (El Gordo) was loved like one of his own. He was known as a nephew but cared for like a son. Jesus is also survived by one brother, Ramon (Belinda) Gonzalez, and two sisters, Dolores Juarez and Carmela (Miguel) Morales, along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends too numerous to mention. 

He never attended school but learned to read and write on his own. At a young age, he would jump on trains and travel wherever he could. This would lead to him becoming a police officer and rising to the title of Vice-president of El Porvinir, Chihuahua. Along the way, he met many famous people including being on the security detail escorting the United States President John F. Kennedy. After coming to the United States, he worked at Tyson until he retired. Mr. Gonzales was a serious, loving man who was respected by all who knew him. Even though he was serious, he loved to joke whenever he could. He loved to travel in Mexico and the United States. His grandchildren called him “Papi Bubu”, and he will be missed by his special dog Shiloh. Above all, he dearly loved his family.