Fernando C. Gonzales, 78, of Taos passed away on January 30, 2013. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. serving during the Korean Conflict. Fernando worked for many years as a mine inspector for the Occupational Safety & Health Administration. He is preceded in death by his parents, Juan Domingo and Fedelina Gonzales, brother, Ernesto Gonzales, sisters, Ruby Alvarez and Alice Burt. He is survived by his children, Sandra Toman, Deborah Alderete, Carla Y. Lopez and husband, David, Mark, Rick, Elizabeth, Victoria and Jaclyn Gonzales, Josh Michaud, Tatyn Kiraly and Tara Gales, several grandchildren and other relatives.
Rosary was recited on February 5, 2013. Funeral mass was held on February 6, 2013. Both services were held ata Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Taos.