Marcelino C. Gonzales Jr., age 90 passed away Friday, April 28, 2023.  He was born January 20, 1933 in San Antonio, Texas to Marcelino and Lucia Gonzales.  He had four brothers and one sister.

He performed his military service in the U.S. Air Force. Upon leaving active duty, he worked civil service at Kelly AFB for 37 years.

On December 24, 1952 he married Mary R. Gonzales, they were married 61 years, separated only by her passing April 23, 2014. Marcelino and Mary were a model of a supportive couple.  Together they created a beautiful life and family full of love and devotion.

He will be affectionately remembered as Papo, a loving, giving, hardworking man who put his God and his family before himself.

He was preceded in death by his wife Mary, his parents and brothers.

Survivors include his son, Marcelino Gonzales III; daughters: Juliet Flores (Vincent), Geraldine Garcia, Janice Zamora (Richard); grandsons: Vincent Garcia, Nathan Garcia, Richard Zamora Jr. (Melissa), Major Randall Zamora (Lorraine), Ryan Zamora; his granddaughter, Andrea Gonzales; step-granddaughter, Danielle Leon (Michael); great-grandsons: Ian Zamora, Ezra Zamora, Mateo Zamora, Luka Zamora and great-granddaughter Londyn Zamora; his sister, Julietet Trevino; sister-in-law, Yolanda Rangel; brother-in-law, Mike Rangel; sister-in-law, Dominga Valdez; and numerous nieces and nephews.

FUNERAL SERVICES

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Visitation will begin at 5:30 P.M.

Rosary to be recited at 7:00 P.M.

The Angelus Funeral Home Chapel

1119 N. St. Mary's St.

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Funeral procession will depart the funeral home at 9:00 A.M.

Funeral Mass will be offered at 9:30 A.M.

Holy Family Catholic Church

Interment will follow in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

with military honors.