Paul E. Gonzales, 87, of Rosenberg went to be with his Lord and Savior surrounded by his family on February 16, 2014. He was born April 29, 1926 in San Antonio, Texas, to Paul and Julia Mahoney Gonzales.


He attended St. Anthony's Seminary in San Antonio before being drafted into the Army in 1945 where he served as assistant Chaplain. After his service, he was a student at St. Mary's University in San Antonio. Paul began working at United Gas Company in November, 1952, and his career with that company spanned 35 years. He married Edna Alice "Lou" Broussard in December 1952 and together they raised seven children in their 61 years of marriage. Paul and his family enjoyed the years spent in New Braunfels, Schulenburg, and Rosenberg where he retired in November, 1987.



Paul was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Sister Margaret Gonzales, CDP, and Alice Gresock.



Paul was a devoted husband and father and is survived by his loving wife, Lou; his children, Susie Sharp and husband, John of Katy; Jerry Gonzales and his wife, Theresa, of Ballwin, MO; Paul J. Gonzales, John C. Gonzales, Jimmy Gonzales and wife, Patty; Mary Lou Carson; Armand Gonzales, all of Rosenberg. He is also survived by his 13 grandchildren, Brandon Ortiz (Sae), Andrew Ortiz (Alma), Amy Ward (Adam); Joshua Gonzales, Katie Gonzales, Maggie Gonzales; Christopher Gonzales, Ashley Gonzales; Jason Gonzales; Emily Benson, John K. Gonzales; Justin Carson and Anthony Carson; one great grandchild, Adrian E. Ortiz; sister-in-law, Jackie Canamar (Hank); and many nieces and nephews.



Paul was a member of Holy Rosary Parish and the Knights of Columbus where he previously served as a Grand Knight in Schulenburg, TX.



Pallbearers will be Jerry Gonzales, Paul J. Gonzales, John C. Gonzales, Jimmy Gonzales, Armand Gonzales and John Sharp.

Honorary Pallbearers will be his grandchildren, great grandchild, and Jeff Anderson.



Funeral Services are set for 10:00 AM Saturday, February 22, 2014 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 1416 George Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471 with the Rev. Father William D. Bartniski officiating. Burial will follow in West Gethsemane Cemetery on Hwy 36 in Rosenberg.



Visitation will be 5-7:00 PM Friday, February 21, 2914, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with the Rosary beginning at 7:00 PM.



Memorials may be made to Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Oblates of Mary Immaculate, San Antonio, TX, or Our Lady of the Lake Convent, San Antonio, TX.



Condolences messages may be written for the Gonzales family at www.garmanycarden.com.



Services are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471 (281)342-4671.