George Z. Gonzales, a lifelong resident of Sinton, Texas and former Pipe Grinder for H & K Construction for more than 20 years, passed away, peacefully, Friday, February 16, 2008, at his residence. His family was by his side.

George was born to Jose Benito and Guadalupe Zuniga Gonzales in Robstown, Texas on  May 29, 1937.  He was 70 years old.

Survivors include his wife: Blaza Gonzales of Sinton; five sons: Guillermo Gonzales and Jose Benito Gonzales, both of Sinton, George Gonzales, Jr. of  Austin, Gabriel R. (Lisha) Gonzales of Corpus Christi, Harvey R. (Esmeralda) Gonzales of Alice; three daughters: Gloria G. (Ben) Spencer of Huntsville, Guadalupe G. (Juan) Chapa of St. Paul, Juanita G. (Juan) DeLeon of Sinton; five brothers: Gilbert (Alicia) Gonzales and Guadalupe Gonzales, all of Sinton, Gabriel (Lourdes) Gonzales of Killeen, Jesus (Tracy) Gonzales of Odessa, Benito (Nelda) Gonzales of Austin; three sisters: Graciela (Henry) Castillo of Sinton, Geneva Rodriguez and Chela (Hector) DeLeon, of Corpus Christi; 19 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren;  numerous nieces and nephews.  George is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Willie Gonzales and Genaro Gonzales, sister Griselda Gonzales and grandsons Luke and Nathaniel Gonzales. 

Visitation will begin Sunday, February 17, 2008, 11:00 AM, at Resthaven Funeral Home in Sinton.  A rosary will be recited Monday, February 18, 2008, 7:30 PM, at the funeral home.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, February 19, 2008, 10:00 AM, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Sinton with Father Shaji Varghese officiating.  Burial will follow in Eternal Rest Cemetery, Sinton.  Pallbearers will be George Gonzales, Jr., Gabriel Gonzales, Jose Benito Gonzales, Robert Lee Garza, Juan Chapa, Jr., and Harvey Gonzales.  Juan DeLeon will be an Honorary Pallbearer.

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