Obituary for
Ebaristo Avalos Gonzales
submitted by Edgle Dyer
Ebaristo Avalos Gonzales, 74, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2006,
at his home in Brownfield. He was born October 26, 1931, to Fermin
and Lorenza
Gonzales in Pana Maria, Texas. He married the love of his life,
Ofelia
Rodriguez Charles in Runge, Texas. They moved to Brownfield in 1958.
Mr. Gonzales was a Catholic and was involved in the church choir and a member
of Cruzistas. His greatest enjoyment was when the family would get
together
and he was so proud about the longevity of his marriage and of his
children.
He loved music, gardening, fishing and baseball. His desire and
passion was
that all his children would receive an education.
Rosaries were held on Monday afternoon, February 13, 2006, and on Tuesday,
February 14, 2006, at Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel. A funeral Mass was at
10:00 A.M., Wednesday, February 15, 2006, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in
Brownfield.
Those left to cherish his memories include his wife, Ofelia, of the home; 4
Sons:
Jimmie of Lubbock, Joe and Jimmy of Brownfield and Julio of Tahoka; 1 Daughter:
Sylvia Sanchez of San Marcos; 1 Brother: Robert of New Braunfels, and 4
Sisters:
Juanita Balles of San Marcos, Amada Saenz of New Braunfels, Victoria Bronsic
of Karnes City and Aurelia Longoria of Dallas. He also left 20
Grandchildren and
30 Great-Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 Sons: Richard
and
Ebaristo, Jr.
Brownfield News
