Art Gonzales

Art Gonzales October 8, 1925 - December 8, 2018 Art Gonzales was preceded in death by his parents Federico Gonzales and Indalesia Lucero, his "Uncle Bob", and his siblings Natividad "Nattie", Toms "Tom", Beatrice "Bea", Esperanza "Hope", Eva, Federico "Fred", Severino "Al", and Rodolfo "Corky". He is survived by his wife Rosalie F. Gonzales, his daughters Tamara, Tyra, and Thia, his grandchildren Severino "Sevy", Nicole, Seneca, Serina, Tylr and Thomas, and numerous nieces and nephews. Art Gonzales crossed over while in his home at nightfall, at the same time the natural world comes to life. He was born in a small mining town in Madrid, NM, and raised in Denver's eastside neighborhoods. His mother died when he was five, and from then he was raised by his father, older siblings, and adopted uncle, Bob. He served time in WWII. He met his wife, Rosalie Portales at the age of 21. They were married for 69 years and had 3 daughters. He worked as a tailor, and then a machinist, and in his 40s he received an associate's degree with a major in cultural anthropology. He also knew auto mechanics, carpentry, and enjoyed making and repairing things with his hands. He loved his family, playing tennis, science, learning and reading about people and animals of the world. He also loved skiing, fishing, spending time camping in the mountains, and all animals, especially his dogs. We already miss his voice of reason, his vast knowledge, his strong sense of justice, his gentle demeanor, his witty sense of humor and his laugh, his teachings, and the way he would smile at us with his piercing blue eyes. A private service will be held.