Ralph Pasqual Gonzales Jr

Also known as “Gonz” and “Ralphie” by his friends and family.

Ralphie was born on March 13th 1957 and called to eternal rest on February 16th, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona

Ralphie was preceded in death by his father Ralph Pasqual Gonzales Sr, sister Flavia Anne Gonzales, sister Carmen Angela Gonzales, Maternal grandparents Steven Martinez and Virginia Sanchez, Paternal grandparents Pasqual and Carmen Gonzales, Nino John R. Martinez and Aunt Irene S. Martinez along with many other aunts, uncles, cousins and loved ones.

Ralphie leaves behind his mother Flavia Lopez, step father Raoul Lopez of Rialto, California, daughter Melissa Gonzales and partner Ja of Switzerland, son Mark Gonzales and partner Stefanie, grandson Max and granddaughter Merle of Germany, brother Kenny Gonzales and sister in-law Debbie Gonzales of Idaho, sister Cyndi Gonzales and partner Ricardo Torres of Oregon, nephews Ricky, Bobby, Michael, Adam and Junior, nieces Briana, Cristal and Kristen and their spouses and children.

Honorary Sisters and brothers, Alfrieda and Marty Shotten, Flavia Ann Martinez and Mark and Esther Martinez of Yuma, Magdalena Martinez of Washington D.C., Jackie and David Lyons and Stacy Martinez of Iowa.

Ralphie retired from the United States Army after 20 years of service. His awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation medal (3rd Award), Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal (6th Award), NCO Professional Development Ribbon w/Numeral 2, Army Service Ribbon and the Overseas service ribbon (3rd Award).

Ralphie was employed by Arizona PTAC and was an avid golfer, he loved the game and will be greatly missed by his golf friends and community along with his friends from his Alumni at Eisenhower High School in Rialto, California.

Private Military services to be held March 26th at 2:00 PM at the National Memorial Cemetery in Cave Creek Arizona.