Eliseo "George" Gonzales

Eliseo "George" Gonzales of Fort Stockton, passed away on December 10, 2023, peacefully at home with his loved ones.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 13,2023 from 5:00pm-7:00pm at Heritage Funeral Home of the Big Bend 301 N. Main St. Fort Stockton, Texas, followed by Rosary at 7:00pm. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, December14,2023 10:00am, with Father Francis at Saint Agnes Catholic Church 4094 North Hwy 18 Fort Stockton, Texas. Burial will follow at Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Heritage Funeral Home of the Big Bend.

Eliseo Gonzales was born in Fort Stockton, Texas to parents Ladislado and Josefa Gonzales.

He graduated from Fort Stockton Highschool in 1953 excelling in his athletic abilities. 

He continued to play semi pro baseball for the Red Sox for 5 years where he found a passion for golf during his time off. Eliseo married Elodia Gonzales on June 11,1961, where they had 2 beautiful children George and Cynthia.

Eliseo worked for Texas Department of Public Transportation Engineering Department for 38 years. Upon retirement Eliso loved spending time with family and friends and will be greatly missed by all. Eliseo is preceded in death by his parents Ladislado and Josefa Gonzales, his sisters Mary Pascuala and Nana Ortega, his brother L.M Gonzales and his son George Gonzales.

Eliseo is survived by his wife Elodia Gonzales, his daughter Cyndy Griggs and his four grandchildren Alexa Jordan, Logan Griggs, Sophia Gonzales, Christian Gonzales, four great grandchildren Harlow Jordan, Hallie Jordan, Creadyn Griggs and Hazlea Griggs.

Pallbearers include Christian Gonzales, Logan Griggs, Chad Jordan, Billy Espino, Richard Hernandez and Roger Camunas.

Honorary Pallbearers will be John Morrow, David Shuster and Scooter Parks. 

The family would like to extend our sincere gratitude to PCMH Home Hospice for the wonderful care they provided, all who have stopped by, called and for those who have kept us in their prayers during this difficult time.