Rafael Gonzales, a lifelong farm hand, passed away at his residence with his family at his side on September 2, 2009. He was 63.

Ralph was born on April 6, 1946 in Odem, Texas to Daniel and Maria Gonzales. He was currently living in Sinton, Texas.

Survivors include three sons: Rafael Gonzales, Jr. (Erlinda), Richard Gonzales (Denise) and Eddie Gonzales (Michelle), all of Sinton, Texas; three daughters: Rachael Gonzales of Bryan, Texas, Rita Ramirez (Lee) of Sinton, Texas and Ruby Anne Gonzales of Dickinson, Texas; 2 brothers: Leonardo Gonzales (Mary) of Corpus Christi, Texas and Enrique Gonzales (Beninga) of Taft, Texas; six sisters: Anita Rodriguez of St. Paul, Texas, Margarita Cardenas of Corpus Christi, Texas, Virginia Casarez, Mary Jasso (Joe) and Jovita Lopez (Frank), of Sinton, Texas and Ofelia Morales of Victoria, Texas; 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Preceding in death are his parents and three brothers; Daniel Jr., Benny and Jimmy.

Visitation will begin Friday, September 4, 2009, 12:00 noon with a rosary at 7:00 PM at Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel, Sinton. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, September 5, 2009, 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Sinton. Burial will follow at Eternal Rest Cemetery, Sinton.

The Gonzales family would like to extend a heartfelt appreciation to Lighthouse Hospice, Nurses and Staff for the care they extended our beloved Rafael.

Services entrusted to Resthaven Funeral Home, Sinton.

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