Senon Garcia Gonzales, 86 years old of Fort Stockton, passed away peacefully with his Family by his side on June 21, 2023, in Midland. Funeral services took place at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church on Monday June 26, 2023, at 10 a.m. in Fort Stockton with Father Francis Njoku officiating. Burial followed at St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to Martinez Funeral Home and Crematory from Odessa, Texas. 

Senon is preceded in death with his loving wife Eva Gonzales; parents Manuel and Juanita Gonzales, and all his siblings. He is survived by his Son Mark and Angela Gonzales; Daughters Vilma Duarte, Diane and Sergio Pacheco, and Myra Salazar; his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. Senon was born June 23, 1936, in Fort Stockton to Manuel and Juanita Gonzales. He attended Fort Stockton High School before he enlisted into the Army. He married Eva G. Gonzales on Sept. 16, 1961, in Fort Stockton.  

He is a beloved father and grandfather who gave a great life to his children and grandchildren. He worked as an oilfield transport truck driver for 28 years and retired from Ashland Oil. He was a veteran and served in the Army Artillery and Missiles Battalion.  

Senon was a devout Catholic and active member in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church food bank. Pallbearers were Jon Duarte, Chase Weist, Rocky Gutierrez, Sergio Pacheco, Michael Rodriguez, and Gil-Rey Madrid. Honorary pallbearers Randy Ross, Victor Garcia and Ash Wallace.  

The family of Senon Gonzales wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Interim Hospice, Dr. Fernando Boccalandro, Ashton Medical Lodge, Express Nursing Home Health, Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital, and Martinez Funeral home. 

“To Those I Love and Those Who Love Me 

When I am gone, release me. Let me go. 

I have so many things to see and do. 

You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears, be 

happy, we had so many years. 

I gave you my love and you can only guess 

How much you gave to me in happiness. 

I thank you for the love you each have shown 

But now it's time I traveled alone. 

So grieve a while for me if grieve you must 

Then let your grief be comforted by trust. 

It's only for a while that we must part 

So bless those memories in your heart. 

I won't be far away for life goes on 

So if you need me, call and I will come. 

Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near 

with all my love around you soft and clear. 

And then, when you must come this way alone, 

I'll greet you with a smile and 

"Welcome You Home".