Ingleside – Aviel “Tato” Gonzalez passed away on December 1, 2024. He was 67. Tato was born in Sinton, Texas, on March 20, 1957, to Beatrice (Siller) and Delio Gonzales. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, and friend who will be missed by all who knew him.

Aviel graduated from Ingleside High School in 1975, began working at Brown & Root, Bay, Gulf Marine, Celanese, and attended night school at Del Mar College. After receiving a certificate for drafting he began work at Fluor Daniel and then Onyx Engineering.  Aviel worked for Onyx as a piping designer supervisor for 30 years.

In 1974, Aviel met Janie during a double date. Aviel and Janie married on April 10th, 1976. Aviel was Janie’s best friend. He loved her unconditionally, and she felt lucky to be married for 48 years. Aviel and Janie went on to have two beautiful children, Daniel and Stephanie (Nini). 

Dad was a hardworking and dedicated man. He spent 30 years working at Onyx Engineering, where he was known for his sarcastically candid candor. Despite his many responsibilities, he always made time for his family, friends, and passions. He was a man of……. integrity, intelligence, kindness, and generosity.

Tato is preceded in death by his parents: Delio and Beatrice Gonzales; brother: Eliud Gonzales; sister: Belinda Rojas; and half-brother: Delio Almazan.

Survivors include his loving wife of forty-eight years: SanJuanita “Janie” Gonzalez from Ingleside, Texas; son: Aviel Daniel Gonzales (Lori) from Ingleside, Texas; daughter: Stephanie Gonzales from Ingleside, Texas; grandchildren: Macy Gonzales and Teagan Gonzales both from College Station, Texas and Avanie Harvey from Ingleside, Texas; brother: Isai Gonzales from Ingleside, Texas; sister: Orfalinda Gomez (Ramiro) from Aransas Pass, Texas; sister-in-law Francis Gonzales and brother-in-law: Ruben Rojas.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel, Aransas Pass, Texas. A Memorial Service will be the same morning, 10:30 AM at the funeral home. Burial will be private.

Flowers are appreciated, and donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

When I am gone, release me – let me go
I have so many things to see and do.
You must not tie yourself to me with tears
Be happy that we had so many years. I gave you love,
you can only guess, how much you gave me in happiness.
I thank you for the love each have shown,
but now it is time I travelled alone.
So grieve awhile for me if grieve you must,
then let your grief be comforted by trust
It is only for a while that we must part
so bless those memories within your heart.
I will not be far away, for life goes on.
so if you need me, call and I will come.
Though you cannot see or touch me, I will be near
And if you listen with your heart, you will hear
All of my love around you, soft and clear.
Then when you must come this way alone,
I will greet you with a smile and “Welcome Home”

Guestbook available online at www.resthavenfunerals.com

Arrangements and care entrusted to Resthaven Funeral Home, Aransas Pass.