Yolo County CA Archives Obituaries.....Gonzales, Herman Alejandro  December 23, 2005
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The Woodland Daily Democrat
Gonzales, Herman Alejandro     
 
Herman Alejandro Gonzales passed at age 76 in Sacramento on Dec. 23, 2005, 
following a courageous battle with heart disease. Born May 14, 1929, in 
Winters, he was raised on the family ranch, and graduated from Winters High 
School. Part of a large family, he worked with his brothers and sisters for 
many years with the Gonzales' being prominent in the early history of Winters.
He proudly served in the U.S Army from 1951 until receiving an honorable 
discharge in 1956. A veteran of the Korean War, he fought in the battle of 
Heartbreak Ridge and earned a Purple Heart.

Living in Woodland, he drove a cement mixer truck for Pacific Cement 
Aggregates and LoneStar Ready Mix in Sacramento for 35 years until retiring in 
1991, and was a member of the Teamsters Union. 

He was preceded in death in 2002 by his wife of 50 years, Ellen Fay. Hobbies 
included rock collecting and polishing, camping, playing cards and family get-
togethers. He also was preceded in death by his parents, Alejandro and Edna, 
the latter in 2005, as well as his brother, Mac, in 2005. 

He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Most important to Herman was 
his doing all possible ensure that his family and friends were well taken care 
of. Many will miss his smile, his unconditional love, generosity and kindness. 

He is survived by son Robert and Carol of Woodland; son Herman and Barbara of 
Woodland; son Timothy and Jennifer of Sacramento. Grandchildren include: 
Catrina and Steven Castaneda of San Jose; Bryce Gonzales of San Francisco; 
Jeremy and Kristin Gonzales of Woodland, Kasey Gonzales of Fresno; Kevin and 
Kristen Gonzales of Arbuckle. Great-grandchildren include Savannah, Jayden, 
Kodee. Others surving include brothers Willie of Fairfield, John of Woodland, 
Ralph of Winters, Buell of Drewsey, Oregon, and sisters Christina Borges of 
Carmichael, Edna Jo of Vacaville and Lois May Foster of Joplin, Montana. There 
are many other extended close family members; attendees at holiday gatherings 
often exceeded 50 in number.

He also is survived by wife Imogene and her family. High school sweethearts, 
they parted when Herman entered the Army. Fifty-seven years later and after 
each had raised their own happy families, they were reunited. The past year 
was filled with joy, happiness and love for Herman.

Services are scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006, at 2 p.m. at Price Funeral 
Chapel, 6335 Sunrise, Citrus Heights. Viewing will take place on from 5 to 8 
p.m., Monday, Jan. 2, and one hour prior to services, on Jan. 3. Cremains will 
later be placed at Monument Hill, Woodland. Donations may be made to the 
charity of the donor's choice.

Visit the guest book at dailydemocrat.com

Published in the Daily Democrat on 12/31/2005. 
 


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