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Gerald Blair "Jerry" Gonzales

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Gerald Gonzales Obituary

Gerald "Jerry" Blair Gonzales, 55, was healed by his Creator on Sunday, October 2, 2016.

Jerry was born to Joe and Pat Gonzales on August 29, 1961 in New Britain, Connecticut.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Joyce "Pat" Archuleta.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Mendy L. Gonzales; father, Joseph Gonzales; siblings, Jackie, Dave, Mick, Kathy, and Stephanie; children, Thelassa Rivers and Eric Gonzales; and two granddaughters.

A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, November 11, 2016 in Greeley, Colorado, followed by a Celebration of Jerry's Life on Saturday, November 12, 2016 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

The family requests that memorial donations be sent in Jerry's memory to two organizations that Jerry was passionate about. The specific accounts are being set up and finalized, and will be announced with the times and locations of his services at www.tsfs.co

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette on Oct. 9, 2016.

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Marianne Quast

October 11, 2016

RIP Jerry, one of the nicest guys I have ever had the pleasure knowing. My condolences to the family.

Libby DeLoah

October 11, 2016

Jerry, so glad I was able to meet you and work side by side with you. I know there is no more pain and suffering for you. You will be missed.

Debbie G

October 11, 2016

I always loved your attitude towards life. It was an honor to be able to get to know you. Thanks for the horse shoe. I still have it.

Dave Schley

October 10, 2016

I had the pleasure of working with Jerry. I truly enjoyed every day because he was such a good person to be around. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

So sorry Joe..Jerry was so special and young. My heart goes out to you and the family.!

Ellie DeMarr (Snow)

October 10, 2016

Ellie DeMarr (Snow)

October 10, 2016

RIP Jerry. It was a pleasure knowing you and having you as a co-worker. My condolences to the family. Nancy Wenseritt

Gennelle Haley King

October 10, 2016

Your smile and light of heart will be missed my friend.... blessings on this new journey....'May the road rise up to meet you....'

Monika & Carlos Olonia

October 10, 2016

Jerry, you will be greatly missed. It was a pleasure to have known you. Our condolences to the family.

Colleen Taylor

October 10, 2016

We were so blessed to have you a part of our family.

Lori Lovato

October 10, 2016

I had the pleasure of meeting and getting to know Jerry through work. He always had a smile on his face and had a way of making everyone around him happy. Though time was cut short, his impact will always be felt and remembered.
Much love and prayer to Jerry's family.
Fly free my friend!

Patricia Quinones

October 10, 2016

My cousin Jerry although we haven't seen much of each other ever since we were younger.May Our Dear Lord Jesus Bless you and have you in his glorious Heaven.you are there now with many of our family members that we miss so much including my Beautiful mom.please tell her that we love her and miss her so much.RIP my cousin Jerry.

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