Jose Gonzalez
Obituary
Jose "Lupe" Gonzalez, 64, passed away on December 3, 2023, at his home, in Piedmont, Oklahoma. Born on June 12, 1959, in Watsonville, California, Jose was the light that lit up the room. He was always friendly and willing to help anyone in any way he could. Jose had a special talent for making people smile and laugh, and he hardly took anything too seriously. One of the things that everyone loved most about him was his big hugs, which made you feel special in an instant.??Jose is survived by his loving wife, Crystal Gonzalez, along with their children: Nathaniel Gonzalez, Elaina Hubbard and husband CJ. He was also a cherished grandfather to Isabella Gonzalez, Ashton Hubbard, Taylor Hubbard. Jose is also survived by his siblings: Art Gonzalez and wife Sharon, Vicki Borba and husband Ralph, Patty Balogh, Julian Gonzalez and wife Patty, along with numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Alejandro Gonzalez, his mother, Mary Gamez Gonzalez, and his siblings, Dolores Mosqueda and Alex Gonzalez.??Jose attended Aptos High School in Aptos, California, and graduated with the class of '77. He proudly served in the Army from 1977 to 1983. Jose then began his career at Mercury Marine in Stillwater, Oklahoma, working as a Machinist from 1983 to 2003. He later worked at Warren Clinic in Stillwater as a CNA and Supervisor from 2003 to 2012. For the past decade, Jose dedicated his skills as a Dialysis Technician at Fresenius Kidney Care, serving patients in both Stillwater and Oklahoma City.??In his free time, Jose cherished his family above all else. He made sure to spend quality time with them, whether it was during holidays, vacations, or just a day of fishing. Jose and Crystal enjoyed exploring new local restaurants on the weekends, and he always reported back to everyone about the wonderful food they discovered. He had an eclectic taste in music and enjoyed listening to nearly every song that came on the radio. Jose had a deep appreciation for nature, finding beauty in everything from sunflowers and sunsets to the stars above.??Jose will be dearly missed by his family, friends, and all those who had the pleasure of knowing him. His infectious laughter, warm hugs, and caring nature will forever be remembered.??Services in Watsonville, California will be held on Friday, January 19, 2024 at 10:00am at Our Lady Help of Christian Church. Burial to follow at Valley Public Cemetery.
Published in The Pajaronian · January 3, 2024