Gonzalo C. Rosales

Gonzalo C. Rosales, 85, of Las Cruces passed away on March 9, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center surrounded by his family. Gonzalo was born on March 20, 1927 in San Isidro, New Mexico to Juan and Candelaria Rosales. Gonzalo is survived by his children Esperanza Mendoza and Johnny Soltero(companion), Gonzalo G. Rosales Jr. & Nellie Rosales, Daniel G. Rosales and Angie Rosales, Elena Nevarez, Sammy Rosales & Cheryl Rosales, Gilberto Rosales, Ricardo Rosales & Beverly Rosales, Corine Molina & Jessie Molina; Brothers and sisters, Ernesto & Hita Rosales, Salvador & Mary Rosales, Elisa Archuleta, Molly & Ernesto Montoya; his grandchildren Steve Horton, Gerldine Rosales, Nick Rosales, Becky Rosales, Suzie Zapien, Daniel Rosales Jr. , Javier Rosales, Eileen Arvizu, Grace Telles, Frankie Nevarez, Twyla Molina, Vanessa Molina, Sonny Molina. He is also survived by numerous great-grandchildren, nieces & nephews. Preceded in death by his loving wife Juanita G. Rosales, and brothers Jesus Rosales, Luis Rosales, Israel Rosales and Jose Rosales. Serving as pallbearers will be, Angel Zapien, Andy Zapien Jr., Javier Rosales, Nick Rosales, Sonny C. Molina, Frankie Nevarez. Honorary will be Dan Rosales Jr., Victor Perez,Andy Zapien Sr,. Vanessa Molina. The legacy left behind is nothing short of amazing. For those willing to sit and give him a moment of their time, they would be in for a beautiful journey and lesson in life. He was always eager to share his motto in life. " It's never too late to change". Always acknowledging he was not a perfect man, he was always willing to share his life changing encounter with God and quickly learned that " Through Christ anything is possible" . They say that the eyes are a window to the soul. For those blessed with the opportunity to look into them, you were instantly mesmerized. It's as if he could see right through you. When he wasn't out treasure hunting, he also loved cooking outdoors and spending time with his family. The work ethic he had was second to none. Whether it was laying cement or building a storage, he worked with integrity and took pride in everything he did. Amazingly, he lived up to this standard until his final days here on earth at 85 years old. He was always up for a game of horseshoes or huachas. He would always let you take your turn and then say, "That was good, but not good enough", with his witty smile and squinty eyes. He leaves behind numerous ribbons, metals & trophies including several gold medals from the Sr. Olympics in St. Louis Missouri just to name a few. All which he took great pride in. It should be noted, that his most precious prize in life, was his loving wife Juanita, who we all know was anxiously waiting for him in heaven. Visitation for Gonzalo will be on Wednesday March 13, 2013 from 6-7pm, at Getz Funeral Home where a prayer vigil will follow at 7pm, Funeral services will be 10am Thursday March 14, 2013 at St. Genevieve's Catholic Church 100 S. Espina, burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery where he will be laid to rest. PDF Printable Version