Donald Gonzales

Rockport, Texas

Donald Gonzales passed away July 20, 2023. He was 67 years old. He was born February 29, 1956 in Refugio, Texas to Pedro Gonzales II and Otillia Hernandez.

He was known as "Big D" and he worked as a commercial shrimper for many years. He loved taking his grandchildren fishing. He was a huge Dallas Cowboy football fan and loved spending time outdoors.

He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Melissa Gonzales; four brothers, Noe, Danny, Ralph, and Peter Gonzales; sister, Ida Valdez; nephews, Rene and Ralphie Gonzales.

He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Lucille Gonzales; daughters, Amy Acosta (Val), and Tracy Gaitan (David); brothers, Rene Gonzales (Irene), and Adam Hernandez; sisters, Linda Gonzales (Jim), and Eva Thompson (Q); 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held Friday, July 28, 2023 from 9:00 am until service time of 11:00 am at Charlie Marshall Funeral Home in Rockport, Texas. Burial will be Friday, July 28, 2023 at 2:00 pm at the Austwell Cemetery in Austwell, Texas.