Obituary

Gonzales, Fernando C.

Fernando C. Gonzales, 39, of Plainview passed away on Friday, Dec. 11, 2015. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, 2015, at Elim Worship Center, 1308 Galveston St. in Plainview with the Rev. Toby Gonzales, pastor of Primera Iglesia Bautista officiating. Arrangements are under the care of Lemons Funeral Home. Fernando was born on June 5, 1976, in Seminole, Texas, to Guadalupe and Janie (Carrasco) Gonzales. He attended Plainview High School and worked at Cargill Meat Solutions. He was an avid Oakland Raiders fan and was proud of that! Fernando loved spending time with his children and stepchildren and they adored him. He was greatly loved by his nieces and nephews and they so enjoyed their time with him. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother. Survivors include his father, Guadalupe Gonzales; his girlfriend, Aurora Suarez; two daughters, Nicaliza and Monika Gonzales; two stepdaughters, Mercedes Garcia and Marissa Suarez; stepson Austin Garcia; one sister, Caroline Maeda of Kress; half-sister, Mary Ann Gonzales and half-brother, Bobby Gonzales. Other survivors include seven nieces; three nephews, as well as many cousins, uncles and aunts. Online condolences may be made at www.lemonsfunerals.com.