Librado "Lalo" E. Gonzalez

Librado (Lalo) E. Gonzalez, 59, a longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2010 at Samaritan Hospital surrounded by family and friends. Lalo was born on August 17, 1950 in Mercedes, Texas to Santos and Cruz Gonzalez. He was the oldest of fourteen children. In 1967 he and his family migrated to Quincy, WA. Lalo graduated from Quincy High School. He attended the University of Washington for two years then entered an apprenticeship through the IBEW electrical union. In 1972 he married the love of his life Blanca E. Ornelas. In 1975 the family moved to Moses Lake, WA. Lalo and Blanca had four children Rosemary, Nano, Tito and Gabriel. Lalo was a proud union member. He worked for Grant County PUD for 24 years. Lalo cherished his time with his family, but especially his grandchildren Alexis, Juan, and Javier. Lalo was a caring and giving man who treated everyone as he liked to be treated. He will always be remembered for his encouraging words, his welcoming smile and friendly wave. He loved spending time working in his shop, listening to the oldies and drinking a cold one. He loved it when neighbors and friends stopped by to visit. He was very strong willed and enjoyed a good debate, especially when he knew he was right. He is survived by his wife Blanca, his sons Nano (Norma) Gonzalez, Ramstein AFB Germany; Tito (Jennifer) Gonzalez, Moses Lake, WA; and Gabriel Gonzalez, Moses Lake, WA. His mother Cruz Gonzalez, his brothers and sisters: Jose Angel (Susana) Gonzalez, Elena Lopez, Rosa Maria Garcia, Eduardo (Cruz) Gonzalez, Ester (Ino) Martinez, Ricardo (Florinda) Gonzalez, Bea (Martin) Perez, Soledad (Roberto) Rodriguez, Carmen Rodriguez, Dalia (Eloy) Gonzalez, Delia (Lonnie) Gonzalez, Adelita (Rick) Gonzalez, whom all reside in Texas. Also his grandchildren Alexis Gonzalez, Juan Gonzalez, Javier Gonzalez, numerous nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by, his brother Domingo Gonzalez, his father Santos Gonzalez and his daughter Rosemary Gonzalez. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 9, 2010 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church with Father Felipe Pulido as celebrant. Interment will follow in Guarding Angels Cemetery, Moses Lake. Holy Rosary will be prayed at 6:00 p.m. Sunday, August 8, 2010 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Visitation will precede the rosary at the church from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory. You may sign the guestbook or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com

Librado "Lalo" E. Gonzalez

August 17, 1950 - July 31, 2010