Obituary of Albert L. Gonzales

Albert Lopez Gonzales, 74, passed into eternal life on Saturday, May 11, 2019 surrounded by his loved ones following a brief but courageous battle with illness. He was preceded in death by his father, Albert T. Gonzales.

He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Aurora; his sons, Gilbert Perez, Adam (Litza) Gonzales; daughters, Ramona Gonzales (Robert) Taylor, Margaret Villasenor (Adam) Aguirre; five grandsons, Joshua and Jacob Gonzales, Albert Christino and Anthony Christian Padilla, Christopher Aguirre; his mother, Elida Gonzales; sisters, Mary (Candelario) Gonzales-Limas, Mary Lou (Luis) Rodriguez-Soto; brother,  Roy Gonzales, and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and many lifelong friends.

Born August 7, 1944 and raised in Austin, Texas. the son of Albert T (deceased )and Elida Gonzales .  Albert was a lifelong resident of Austin, Texas.  Albert also known affectionately by close friends as “Zombie and Z boy or Z” and Beto by his family members served in the United States Army and later in the National Guard. 

He began a career in printing and later as an entrepreneur, a trait taken after his father. An avid Dallas cowboy fan and food extraordinaire.  Albert was a friend to all that knew him but he loved his family most of all. He will be greatly missed on this earth but is now rejoicing with his Lord Jesus. 

Pallbearers will be Jacob Gonzales, David Vera, Albert Christino Padilla, Emilio Lopez, Albert Jurado, and Philip Vidouria.  Honorary pallbearers, Joshua Gonzales, and Anthony Christian Padilla

A Celebration of Life and visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m., Friday 17, 2019 with a Prayer Service beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Mission Funeral Home - East Side, 1615 E. Cesar Chavez St., Austin, Texas.  A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 18, 2019 also at Mission Funeral Home - East Side.  Interment will follow at Assumption Cemetery, Austin, Texas.