Joe “Little Joe” Gonzales, a diesel mechanic for over fifty years, passed away July 15, 2010. He was 66.

Jose was born on September 8, 1943 in Sinton, Texas to Jose and Delfina Ortiz Gonzales. He was a lifelong resident of Sinton, formerly employed with H & K Construction and Tennessee Pipeline.

Survivors include his wife Josie Gonzales of Sinton, TX; his father Jose N. Gonzales of Sinton, TX; five sons: Gary Gonzales of Sinton, TX, George (Margie) Gonzales of Karnes City, TX, Jose Gonzales, Johnny Gonzales and Billy Gonzales, all of Sinton, TX; three daughters: Laura Williams of Arlington, TX, Betty Ruiz of Sinton, TX and Jennifer (Michael) Tobar of Sinton, TX; two brothers: Raymundo Gonzales of Sinton, TX and Felipe Fernandez of Dallas, TX; two sisters: Juanita Fernandez of Aransas Pass, TX and Maria G. DeLeon of Sinton, TX; eleven grandchildren: Nathan, Justin, Kimberly, Amanda, Naomi, Georgia, Hanna, Brittany, Samantha, Crestina and Mark.

Preceding in death is his mother Delfina Gonzales and a brother Raul O. Gonzales.

Visitation began Saturday, July 17, 2010, 5:00 PM at Resthaven Funeral Home in Sinton, Texas. A rosary was held Sunday, July 18, 2010, 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Funeral Mass was celebrated Monday, July 19, 2010, 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Sinton, Texas with Father Shaji Varghese as celebrant. Burial followed at Eternal Rest Cemetery, Sinton, Texas.  

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