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Albert Gonzales Obituary
Albert Gonzales, 77, of Gilroy, CA, passed away unexpectedly on April 4, 2025.
Albert was born February 1, 1948, in Sanger, CA, the son of Guillermo Saenz Gonzales and Maria Luisa Gonzales (Ramirez).
Albert graduated from James Lick High School in 1966, then went on to San Jose City College before graduating from San Jose State University.
Albert was the President and Owner of Pipe-Net Inc. for 25 years. In 2024 he retired from the construction industry.
Albert especially loved San Francisco Giants Baseball, 49ers Football, The Golden State Warriors Basketball, and Golf. He was an avid sports watcher, music lover, and foodie. He was always wanting to try new recipes and throw parties to share his new finds.
Remaining to cherish Albert’s memory are Siblings; Emma Chavez, Mary Rivera, Rachel Escamilla, Della Duran, Nellie Esquivel (Val), Gloria Gonzales, and Marcus Gonzales (Sylvia). 19 Nieces, 16 Nephews, and numerous Great Nieces and Nephews, and Great-Great Nieces and Nephews. Not to mention many lifelong friends he considered family.
Preceding Albert in death are parents, Guillermo Gonzales and Maria Luisa Gonzales; brothers, Guillermo “Billy” Gonzales (Mina) and Jesse Gonzales (Dora); sisters, Lupe Stribling and Rosemary Esparza; nephews, Gilbert Chavez, Daniel Hinojos, Henry "Bully” Esparza, and Marcus Escamilla.
Celebration of Life services will be held May 29, 2025, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Parish Church, located at 11 1st St., Gilroy, CA. A Celebration of Life Reception will follow at the Gilroy Lodge on the Hill (Elks Lodge) located at 2765 Hecker Pass Hwy., Gilroy, CA.
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Robert Cabrera
May 31, 2025
Thanks Big Al for the great times on the golf course...You would hit a great drive and say." His hair was perfect"
Kathy Hartman
May 30, 2025
He was one of the good guys
Went to school with him from all the way through elementary to high school
Peace be with you Al
Elvina Arellano
May 29, 2025
Cheese, you will truly missed. Rest in Paradise. Always Vinnie(Vina)
Penny Pillman
May 29, 2025
My condolences to Al's family. I worked for Al for over 20 years. Even if we were deeply involved with work and had deadlines, Al would stop what he was doing if he got a visitor. His guest would get his full attention. It might have been a bit frustrating but in retrospect that's who he was. His family, friends and neighbors were more important to him than anything else. I will miss all the great lunches, the great music he always had playing, all his outrageous stories. But mostly I will miss sitting and talking with Al, my friend. Rest in Peace Al.
Stacie and Ernesto Moreno and family
May 28, 2025
The Morenos send our condolences to the entire Gonzales family. We always enjoyed seeing “Uncle Al”. He always had a big smile and great sense of humor! He really enjoyed watching others be happy. God speed Uncle Al!
May God keep you.
Diane Fulton Gonsalves
May 27, 2025
Thank you Albert for the great memories over the years, especially the softball memories - we had such a blast! Those were special times. You will be missed.
Jesse Gonzales
May 25, 2025
I have many great memories of my cousin Al when we attended James Lick High. Too many to write here. Thank you Al for the good and fun times.
Leticia Bueno
May 23, 2025
Thank you Uncle Al for always being there for my brother Juan Bueno, you had a heart of gold and you will BE MISSED DEEPLY.
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