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Manuel Gonzalez, Jr., age 86, of Adrian, died May 4th, 2021 at Hospice of Lenawee. He was born August 14, 1934 in Cotulla, Texas to Manuel and Bacilia (Ybarra) Gonzalez. Manuel came to call Adrian, MI home at an early age, when his parents moved from Texas in search of new opportunities. It was in Adrian he met the love of his life, Elvira Castillo. Their 66 year marriage began at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Manuel served his country honorably in the 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Army. As a young man, Manuel loved playing baseball and was a life-long Detroit Tigers fan. He also enjoyed a variety of music and dancing with his wife, gardening, and spending time with family. He retired in 1996 from the General Motors Powertrain Plant in Toledo, OH where he worked as a millwright. He was a beloved member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. In addition to his wife, Elvira, he is survived by two sons, Steven Gonzalez of Ypsilanti, MI, Daniel (Jodi) Gonzalez of Pinckney, MI, daughters Veronica (Scott) Perkins of Ypsilanti, MI, and Susan (Brian) Nelson of Bath, MI; 12 grandchildren (Nathaniel, Peri, Kyle, Emmanuel, Jesselyn, Erica, Elena, Ryan, Maria, Danielle, Anthony and Beth) and 6 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and younger brother. The Funeral Liturgy will be held Saturday, May 8 at 10:30 am at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Adrian, MI with Fr. Michael Newman presiding. There will be visitation at 9:30 am prior to the funeral. Burial will follow at Lenawee Hills Memorial Gardens, Tecumseh, MI with Military Honors performed by the Tecumseh American Legion & VFW Honor Guard.
Manuel Gonzalez, Jr., age 86, of Adrian, died May 4th, 2021 at Hospice of Lenawee. He was born August 14, 1934 in Cotulla, Texas to Manuel and Bacilia (Ybarra) Gonzalez. Manuel came to call Adrian, MI home at an early age, when his parents moved from Texas in search of new opportunities. It was in Adrian he met the love of his life, Elvira Castillo. Their 66 year marriage began at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Manuel served his country honorably in the 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Army. As a young man, Manuel loved playing baseball and was a life-long Detroit Tigers fan. He also enjoyed a variety of music and dancing with his wife, gardening, and spending time with family. He retired in 1996 from the General Motors Powertrain Plant in Toledo, OH where he worked as a millwright. He was a beloved member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. In addition to his wife, Elvira, he is survived by two sons, Steven Gonzalez of Ypsilanti, MI, Daniel (Jodi) Gonzalez of Pinckney, MI, daughters Veronica (Scott) Perkins of Ypsilanti, MI, and Susan (Brian) Nelson of Bath, MI; 12 grandchildren (Nathaniel, Peri, Kyle, Emmanuel, Jesselyn, Erica, Elena, Ryan, Maria, Danielle, Anthony and Beth) and 6 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and younger brother. The Funeral Liturgy will be held Saturday, May 8 at 10:30 am at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Adrian, MI with Fr. Michael Newman presiding. There will be visitation at 9:30 am prior to the funeral. Burial will follow at Lenawee Hills Memorial Gardens, Tecumseh, MI with Military Honors performed by the Tecumseh American Legion & VFW Honor Guard.
Obituary printed by Purse Funeral Home
Manuel Gonzalez, Jr., age 86, of Adrian, died May 4th, 2021 at Hospice of Lenawee. He was born August 14, 1934 in Cotulla, Texas to Manuel and Bacilia (Ybarra) Gonzalez. Manuel came to call Adrian, MI home at an early age, when his parents moved from Texas in search of new opportunities. It was in Adrian he met the love of his life, Elvira Castillo. Their 66 year marriage began at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Manuel served his country honorably in the 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Army. As a young man, Manuel loved playing baseball and was a life-long Detroit Tigers fan. He also enjoyed a variety of music and dancing with his wife, gardening, and spending time with family. He retired in 1996 from the General Motors Powertrain Plant in Toledo, OH where he worked as a millwright. He was a beloved member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. In addition to his wife, Elvira, he is survived by two sons, Steven Gonzalez of Ypsilanti, MI, Daniel (Jodi) Gonzalez of Pinckney, MI, daughters Veronica (Scott) Perkins of Ypsilanti, MI, and Susan (Brian) Nelson of Bath, MI; 12 grandchildren (Nathaniel, Peri, Kyle, Emmanuel, Jesselyn, Erica, Elena, Ryan, Maria, Danielle, Anthony and Beth) and 6 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and younger brother. The Funeral Liturgy will be held Saturday, May 8 at 10:30 am at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Adrian, MI with Fr. Michael Newman presiding. There will be visitation at 9:30 am prior to the funeral. Burial will follow at Lenawee Hills Memorial Gardens, Tecumseh, MI with Military Honors performed by the Tecumseh American Legion & VFW Honor Guard.
Manuel Gonzalez, Jr., age 86, of Adrian, died May 4th, 2021 at Hospice of Lenawee. He was born August 14, 1934 in Cotulla, Texas to Manuel and Bacilia (Ybarra) Gonzalez. Manuel came to call Adrian, MI home at an early age, when his parents moved from Texas in search of new opportunities. It was in Adrian he met the love of his life, Elvira Castillo. Their 66 year marriage began at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Manuel served his country honorably in the 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Army. As a young man, Manuel loved playing baseball and was a life-long Detroit Tigers fan. He also enjoyed a variety of music and dancing with his wife, gardening, and spending time with family. He retired in 1996 from the General Motors Powertrain Plant in Toledo, OH where he worked as a millwright. He was a beloved member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. In addition to his wife, Elvira, he is survived by two sons, Steven Gonzalez of Ypsilanti, MI, Daniel (Jodi) Gonzalez of Pinckney, MI, daughters Veronica (Scott) Perkins of Ypsilanti, MI, and Susan (Brian) Nelson of Bath, MI; 12 grandchildren (Nathaniel, Peri, Kyle, Emmanuel, Jesselyn, Erica, Elena, Ryan, Maria, Danielle, Anthony and Beth) and 6 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and younger brother. The Funeral Liturgy will be held Saturday, May 8 at 10:30 am at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Adrian, MI with Fr. Michael Newman presiding. There will be visitation at 9:30 am prior to the funeral. Burial will follow at Lenawee Hills Memorial Gardens, Tecumseh, MI with Military Honors performed by the Tecumseh American Legion & VFW Honor Guard.
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