Robert Tafolla Gonzales Obituary (1930 - 2008)

Robert Tafolla Gonzales August 5, 1930 - September 5, 2008 Born in Carpinteria California, Robert Gonzales joined our Lord in heaven at the age of 78 on September 5, 2008. He was preceded in death by his son Robert James Gonzales Jr.; mother and father Juan & Maxcimina Gonzales; and brothers Louis and Gabriel Gonzales. Robert is survived by his loving wife Betty J. Gonzales; son Gregory Gonzales; daughter Theresa Wesley; granddaughters Shannon Avila, Vanessa Gonzales and Danielle Gonzales; grandson James Wesley; great grandchildren Marina and Angel Avila; and step daughter Deborah Carrillo Horne and her son's Matthew, Daniel and Marcus of Washington state. Residing in Carpinteria, California are sisters Ramona and Rosie Martinez; brothers Joseph, George and Fred Gonzales as well as numerous nephews and nieces. Robert graduated from Carpinteria High School in 1952 and shortly thereafter joined the US Navy and received an honorable discharge for medical reasons. Robert then found his calling in the Grocery industry working for Jordano's and eventually retiring from Safeway food stores in Northern California. He resided in Washington State for 20 years and relocated to Tucson two years ago. Robert loved spending time with his grandchildren, watching baseball and football, and gardening was very rewarding to him. Robert was a loving husband, father and friend. He will be missed by all of us that had the privilege of being a part of his life.