MANUEL RENE "MEME" GONZALEZ

Manuel Rene "Meme" Gonzalez, 75, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 in Laredo, Texas.

Mr. Gonzalez was born in Laredo, Texas and had been a lifelong resident .

He is preceded in death by parents.

Daughter, Gracie Ruiz.

Son-in-law, Enrique Ruiz.

Grandson, Emiliano Ruiz.

Granddaughter, Yvonne Soto.

Also numerous siblings.

He is survived by his loving wife, of 60 years of marriage, Graciela R. Gonzalez.

Daughters, Idalia (Juan Jose) Soto, Zulema (Jorge Eduardo) Garza and Margie (Joe) Guzman.

Grandchildren, Enrique (Kassandra Serna) Ruiz, Erica (Robert Jimenez) Ruiz, Esteban (Ashley Gutierrez) Ruiz, Yolanda (Gary Garibay) Soto, Yessenia (Esteban Flores) Soto, George Edward Garza, Melissa (Leandro) Lara, Norma Graciela Garza, Manuel Rene Garza, Jose Guzman, Jr. and Jorge Rafael Guzman.

14 great-grandchildren.

Sister, Rosalinda (Gilberto +) Santacruz.

Faithful fur companion, Lucheese.

Also surviving him are numerous nephews, nieces, other relatives and many friends.

PALLBEARERS WILL BE: Jose Guzman, Jorge Garza, Enrique Ruiz, III., Leandro Lara, Gary Garibay, George Garza, Esteban Ruiz and Robert Jimenez.

Honorary Pallbearers will be: Idalia Soto, Zulema Garza, Margie Guzman and Erica Ruiz.

Funeral services were held on Monday, May 1, 2023 departing from the Hernandez-Lopez and Sons Northside Chapels, 800 Boston St. at San Bernardo Ave. Holy Mass was celebrated at San Martin De Porres Catholic Church. Committal services and interment will follow at the Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

PALLBEARERS WERE: Jose Guzman, Jorge Garza, George E. Garza, Gary Garibay, Robert Jimenez, Esteban Ruiz, Leo Lara and Enrique Ruiz III.

HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Idalia Soto, Zulema Garea, Margie Guzman and Erica Ruiz.