BORN

1975

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Resthaven Funeral Home & Cemetery

5740 West 19th Street

Lubbock, Texas

JAMES GONZALES Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 10, 2018.

James Joel Gonzales aka "Big West", 42, of Lubbock passed away January 5, 2018. He was born in Lubbock on June 20, 1975 and received his diploma from Windham in June 2000. He married Mercedes Alonzo on September 5, 1992. James worked as a diesel mechanic for Arm Concrete before retiring. He had a passion for barbequing, spending time with his family and working on Avey, his Avalanche. He is survived by his wife, Mercedes; two sons, Alejandro and wife Melissa, and James Jr. and wife Marisol; two daughters, Jaslynn and husband Josef, and Anesha; as well as a daughter-in-law, Cheyenne with husband Alfreydo; 10 grandchildren; his parents, Guadlaupe and Barbara Gonzales; one brother, Israel; two sisters, Erica with husband Chris, and Jessica; his maternal grandparents, Irma Sepeda and Manuel with wife Julia Gutierrez; mother in law Beverly Alonzo; two sister in laws, Christina and Victoria John; brother in law, Greg and wife Melissa; as well as numerous uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. He is proceeded in death by his paternal grandparents, Augustine and Adelfa Gonzales; his grandsons, Adrian Gonzales and Dominic Parra. A visitation will be held Wednesday January 10th from 6-8pm. Funeral services will be on Thursday January 11th at 10am in Resthaven's Abbey Chapel. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.resthavenfuneralhome.com.Arrangements under the direction of Resthaven Funeral Home & Memorial Park, Lubbock, TX.

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February 12, 2018

Mandy Balderas

I am so sad to hear about this it is heartbreaking. I am praying for y'all. Marce my heart goes out to u and ur family. God will guide u and love u thru this. R.i.p James a were always kind to me and my family and always was there to lend a helping hand.

January 28, 2018

Larry Valdez

RIP

January 21, 2018

Mercedes Gonzales

Love you luv

January 21, 2018

Mercedes Gonzales

Still wish it was a dream each time I look at the mirror and see your obituary this isn't real how am I ever gonna get thru this luv

January 13, 2018

Flora Gonzales

Mercedes, Sorry to hear of your loss. Big West was a good friend to my son Elias EZ Gonzales. I know they will be having a good time when they meet up in heaven.

January 11, 2018

Irma Sierra

Ms. Marce Sorry for your loss. I just saw it today in the AJ and was not aware of the times and the services so I am so sorry I miss the chance to go pay my condolences in person. May God keep you in his loving arms to guide you through this difficult time. love you friend!

January 11, 2018

Our hearts go out to you and your family at this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Barbara. Linda and Lee Champion

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