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Fidel Gonzales Obituary
Fidel was born on April 7, 1935 to Pete & Mary Gonzales in McFee, Colorado.
Fidel enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, boating, race car driving, riding motorcycles, ATV's and Utv's. He worked for the City of Durango for 36 years.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Edna M. Gonzales and his sons: Michael J. and Ronald L. Gonzales.
He is survived by: son, Robert L. Gonzales; daughters, Phyllis G. Rivera and Kathleen J. Gonzales; brother, Alfonso Gonzales and sister, Mary (JoAnn) Rocha, as well as numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A Rosary will be recited on Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 6pm at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Durango. Mass will also be held at Sacred Heart on Friday, July 7, 2023 at 9am, with a luncheon to follow.
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Roger Miller
June 28, 2023
Good memories when working with Fidel. May he rest in peace.
Phil&Sandra Trujillo
June 27, 2023
Our sad condolences to the Gonzales Family, Fidel was & is a good friend. Rest in Peace my Friend
Janice Bourret
June 24, 2023
I worked with Fidel for many years and found him to be one of the nicest people I have known. He always greeted me with his warm smile and gentle heart. I send my most sincere condolences to those he has left behind. I know he will be missed, but never forgotten.
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