Raymond Gonzales

Raymond Pares Gonzales
A rosary followed by a memorial mass is scheduled for 4:30 p.m., Monday, January 24, 2011 at St. Johns Catholic Church for Raymond Gonzales 68, who passed away on January 19, 2011 at Roswell Regional Hospital. Fr. Juan Antonio Gutierrez O.F.M. will officiate. Cremation has taken place according to his wishes.
Raymond was born April 20, 1942 in Roswell to Chon and Anita Lopez Gonzales. Both parents preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by his son, Adolph Casillas, daughters, Sonia Casillas, Maria L. Gonzales and Josephina Gonzales and brother, Chon Gonzales.
He is survived by the love of his life and forever soul mate, Diana Casillas, sons, Luis Casillas of Raton, NM, Raymond J. Gonzales Jr. of Alabama, Brian C. Gonzales, Ryan L. Gonazles, Johnny C. Gonzales and Lupito Gonzales daughters, Lucy Campos and Dolores Canchola of Austin, TX and Maria F. Gonzales brother, Lupe Franco sisters, Minda Garza, Gloria Martiniz, Chrystina Montoya, Fina Green and Connie Barrela grandchildren, Gerald, Mari Chrystina, Daiel, Diana, Tino Destiny, Armando, Breanna, Jr., Beams, Savannah, Matti, Jermey, Anthony, Roy Marissa, Xavier, Angel, Raven and Destiny two great grandchildren, Amanda and Graiden.
Raymond was a life long resident of Roswell and was of the Catholic faith. His favorite thing to do was to cruise in his car and spend time in the country. Raymond was a real bargain hunter, he really enjoyed going to thrift stores to find a good deal. He loved to be on the road, he was a truck driver for years. Raymond would make a trip to Austin, Tx every two weeks to see his daughter.
The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. El Sayah and his staff, the ICU staff at Roswell Regional Hospital, Dr. Karimian and Dolores for all their special care.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory. An online registry can be accessed at www.ballardfuneralhome.com .

The Broken Chain
We little knew that morning that
God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly, in death
we do the same. It broke our
hearts to lose you, you did not go
alone for part of us went with you,
the day God called you home. You
left us peaceful memories, your love
is still our guide and though we
cannot see you, you are always at our
side. Our family chain is broken,
and nothing seems the same
but as God calls us one by one,
the Chain will link again.

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