Efren Gonzales, 82, of Arroyo Seco passed away on October 18, 2005. He is preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Adelida Gonzales, his brother, Benito Gonzales, his sister, Mary Martinez and his granddaughter, Sarah Michelle Gonzales. He is survived by his wife, Adela Gonzales, children, Rayes Gonzales and Jimmy Gonzales (Berlinda), grandchildren, Dominic Silva, Anna Marie, Jeannie Garcia, Angelo, Adrian Gonzales and Juan Steven Romero, his sister, Josephine Barth (William) of Albuquerque.
Rosary was recited on Sunday, October 23, 2005 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Arroyo Seco. Funeral mass was held on Monday, October 24, 2005 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Interment was held at Arroyo Seco Cemetery.