Alfredo V. Gonzales

Alfredo V. Gonzales, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2014 with his family by his side in Albuquerque, NM. Alfredo was born on April 3, 1927. He was a rancher who loved being with his family and friends. Alfredo enjoyed taking care of his cows and going to church on Sundays. He never met a stranger and always went out of his way to help others. He enjoyed many happy moments with friends at Murphy's Mule Barn. He was preceded in death by his son Celestino; and daughter Christine. Alfredo is survived by his family who loved him deeply; his wife, Terry Gonzales; his children, Elesio (Lee) and his wife Patricia, Corrine Rivera, Michael and his wife Mabel, and Adam and his wife Toya; his grandchildren Annetra, Melissa, Jason, Theresa, Sheila, Michael, Ciera, Ciena, Anthony and Jasmine;his great-grandchildren Connor, Bradley, Gianna, Cruz, Tyson, Elaina, and Peyton; his brothers, Johnny, Tomas, and Don Gonzales; and other numerous relatives and friends. Visitation will be held Thursday, March 20th, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, where a Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, March 21, 2014 at 10:00 am at San Isidro/ Santa Teresita Catholic Church in Gonzales Ranch, NM. Interment will follow at the Gonzales Ranch Cemetery. Serving as Pallbearers will be Johnny Gonzales, Don Gonzales, Lee Gonzales, Marcelo Costa, and Josh Cooper. Honorary Bearer will be Tomas Gonzales. Alfredo's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services ALAMEDA MORTAURY 9420 Fourth St. NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 (505) 898-3160