Simon Gilbert Gonzales, 65, of El Prado passed away on June 02, 2007. He was owner and operator of Gonzales San d & Gravel. He was an Army veteran of Vietnam War. He is preceded in death by his parents, Nick & Carmelita Gonzales, parents in law, Onofre & Maria Inez Baros, brothers, Eloy and Juan I. Gonzales, nieces, Peggy Martinez and Elena Gonzales. He is survived by his wife, Rosalie Gonzales, children, Joseph Gonzales, Gilbert Gonzales (Joy), Yvette Swallows (Scott) and Eric James Gonzales (Melissa). He is also survived by grandchildren, Andrew (Breanna), Melanie, Nicole, Raul and Katrina Gonzales, Aaron and Allyson Swallows, sisters and brothers, Teddie Martinez (Alfonso), Alice Romero, Dolores Rael (Joe), Joann Trujillo (Leroy), Patsy Gonzales, brothers, Ernest Gonzales (Edna), Telesfor Gonzales (Carmen), Lee Gonzales (Adelita) and many other relatives.
Rosary was recited on June 04, 2007. Funeral mass was held on June 05, 2007. Both services were held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment was held at Dolores Cemetery.