Cornelio Sonny" R." Gonzales, Jr.

GONZALES- Cornelio "Sonny" Gonzales, Jr. was born September 1, 1953. A resident of Grants, NM went home to be with our Lord, God and Savior on Friday afternoon March 25, 2011 after battling a critical illness. He is survived by his wife Judy Gonzales of Grants, NM; parents Cornelio and Adela Gonzales of Jemez Springs, NM; daughter, Antionette and husband Eddy Armijo of Albuquerque, NM; stepchildren Warren Lewis, Melissa Sanchez of Grants, NM and Jacqueline and Husband Isidro Longoria of San Diego, CA; brothers, Rudy Gonzales of Espanola, NM, Mike Gonzales and wife Flora of Rio Rancho, NM, and sister Margie Levine and husband Barry of Rio Rancho, NM, and Mary Encinias and husband Patrick Sr. of Peralta, NM; and many nieces and nephews who loved him dearly. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Moises and Maria Sandoval of Jemez Springs, NM; brothers Joe, Andy of Jemez Springs, NM and a niece, Rachel Encinias of Peralta, NM. A Rosary will be recited Thursday, March 31, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 at Mary Mother of Priests Catholic Church, Jemez Springs, NM; Interment to follow at Jemez Springs Catholic Cemetary. Pallbearer will be his Grandson Jacob Salas. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com. Sonny's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 891-9192