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| 11-18-1961 – 6-23-2004 |
George G. Gonzales
George GonzalesGeorge graduated from Floresville High School, Class of 1980, and in 1984 from Texas Lutheran College with a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communications. He took his Master Degree at Webster University in Business Administration.
Quiet Giant was one of Liz's pet names for him. He was quiet, lowkey, humble, but great things came as a result of his efforts. His actions, gestures and words were mild mannered. George loved to make people laugh. He shared the love of Christ through sports, an avenue through which he brought many young people to salvation.
He was a supervisor in the contracting division of the Air Intelligence Agency, at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. He received numerous awards in recognition of his outstanding service to the Air Force during his nineteen years, nine months of service.
George was a man of order. One of his favorite scriptures and life principles was "The steps of a righteous man are ordered by the Lord." George's favorite scripture was Isaiah 40:31;
"but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."George loved the beach and he loved Mexico. The day of his death he got up at sunrise to go out to the beach where he created a work of art — a picture of footsteps in the sand using his own sandals. And his last day was spent at his favorite beach on the Mayan Riviera in an area called Tulum, 40 miles South of Cancun. He loved that spot!
George is survived by his wife of over sixteen years, Elizabeth Bueno Gonzales of San Antonio, and their two children, Brianna Nicole and Adriana Nichole of San Antonio; father and mother Arturo L. and Angelina Gonzales of Floresville; parents-in-law, Sóstenez and Aurelia Bueno of San Antonio; brothers, Fidencio Gonzales, Arturo Gonzales, Anthony Gonzales, Michael Gonzales, Jeffrey Gonzales, and James Gonzales, and two sisters, Irene Gonzales and Sonia Gonzalez.
The Latino Alumni and Friends Association at TLU has established an endowed scholarship in George's name to be awarded to a TLU Mexican American student. Contributions to the fund can be made by contact professor Juan Rodríguez at
jrodriguez@tlu.edu, or through the TLU business office.
