Obituary of Daniel Gonzalez

Daniel Gonzalez Jr., 69, of Houston, passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, November 3, 2013. He is preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Paula Gonzalez Sr. Daniel is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Yolanda Gonzalez; son, Daniel Gonzalez III (Victoria); brothers, Raymundo Gonzalez and (Graciela), Rolando Gonzalez (Alma), Rene Gonzalez (Virginia), Raul Gonzalez (Velma); sisters, Paulita Guerra, Alicia Gonzalez, Carmen Gutierrez (Jose Roberto), Vilma Martinez; grandchildren, Anastacia, Daniel IV, Delilah, and Matthew Gonzalez; and a host of other family and friends. Daniel had a wonderful sense of humor and enjoyed entertaining his family and friends. He was the “Rock” and patriarch of the Gonzalez family. Everyone looked to him for his advice and expertise or just his words of encouragement. Daniel loved horses, riding his Harley-Davidson, and being well-dressed in his starched shirt and jeans. He never met a stranger and could walk into a room or step on an elevator and make friends with everyone in minutes. Daniel will forever be remembered for his big heart, being a wonderful provider for his family and his generous nature. He will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved him. A visitation and rosary for Daniel will be held on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at Clayton Funeral Home, 5530 W. Broadway, Pearland, Texas 77581. The visitation will be from 5:00 until 8:00 pm and the Rosary will be recited beginning at 6:30 pm. The Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at 10:00 am at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, 5430 W. Ridge Creek Dr., Houston, Texas 77053. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery at 8701 Almeda Genoa, Houston, TX 77075.