Miguel Galindo Gonzales

Miguel "Mike" Gonzales, 85, passed away Thursday, November, 29, 2018, in San Angelo. Public viewing will be 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM with Rosary being said at 6:00 PM Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM Monday, December 3, 2018, at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father Joey Faylona, officiating. Burial will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with with military honors afforded by Goodfellow AFB Honor Guard. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home. Mr. Gonzales was born April 21, 1933 in Sonora. Miguel married Maria Arras on October 13, 1954 in Sonora. He served in the U.S. Air Force serving during the Korean Conflict. Miguel has been a resident of San Angelo since 1979. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for Reece Albert Inc. for over 40 years. He will be remembered driving up and down the highways moving equipment for construction. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Miguel will always be remembered by friends and family for his charm, wit, pranks and contagious sense of humor. He is preceded in death by his parents, Evaristo and Virginia Gonzales; a brother, Samuel Gonzales; two sisters, Eulogia Samaniego and Feliz Guajardo. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Maria Gonzales of San Angelo; two sons, Mikel Gonzales of Rowlett, Mario Gonzales and wife Mildred of Midland; two daughters, Martha Acosta and husband Arnaldo of Mertzon and Maria E. Gonzales of Dallas; a brother, Ismael Gonzales and wife Carla of North Richland Hills; four grandchildren; Enrique Gonzales and Rafael Gonzales, both of Rowlett, Gabriel Acosta and wife Andrea of Big Lake, and Marisa Gonzales of College Station; and a great grandson, Rhyder Lane Acosta of Big Lake. The family would like to express their thanks to the employees of Senior Care of Meadowcreek Center and Kindred Hospice. And a special and most grateful thanks goes out to his beloved Prima, Damacia Sanchez, who has always been there for him since their childhood. Most recently, from the onset of his various hospital visits, his time at the nursing home and now a comforter for our family despite her being a caregiver for her own family. Serving as Pallbearers are his grandsons, Enrique Gonzales, Rafael Gonzales, and Gabriel Acosta, and nephews, Danny Samaniego, Sonny Samaniego, Steve Gonzales and Kyle Gonzales. Serving as Honorary Pallbearers are his nephews, Julio Samanigo, Jr., Richard Samaniego, Sam Gonzales, Jr., and Primos, Joe Sanchez, Jr. and Jimmy Ynostrosa. Sign the online register at www.robertmassie.com