US ARMY VETERAN, VIETNAM WAR
The family of Mr. Ramon “Bear” Villela Gonzales, a US Army Veteran, requests the presence and participation of the San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders at the LEO escorted procession and graveside rendering of military honors of their loved one. We are honored to accept this invitation.
It is with profound sadness that I share the passing of our beloved father Ramon V. Gonzales, better known as Bear to his family and friends, he left us on May 25,2024 at the age of 79. Surrounded by his loving family in his final moments. He was a man with immense humor and wisdom, cherishing every moment spent with his family.
Ramon was born in San Antonio, Texas to Gilbert and Ramona Gonzales on Nov. 19, 1944. He went to school in San Antonio. He married Rose Mary Lambarida in 1978. He graduated from St. Phillips College. He worked as a Master mason for Randolph Air Force Base. He was a veteran of The Vietnam War and served in the Army in the 25 Infantry, 101st Airborne.
Ramon is preceded in death by his parents Gilbert and Ramona Gonzales, sister Margarita Rosario and nephews Noel Fabian Gonzales and David Gonzales. Ramon is survived by his wife Rose Mary Gonzales, children Gina Marie Hernandez, Raymond Christopher Gonzales (Becky), Frank Matthew Gonzales (Savannah), and Sandra Victoria Rodriguez, grandchildren Sammantha, Aidan, Marly, Rex, Melchor, Sigreda and Stefania. His 12 brothers and sisters Gilbert, Richard, Connie, Carrie, Oscar, Lupe, Florence, Emelio, Tina, Maggie, Gracie, Felice and many nephews and nieces.
Anyone who knew Bear knew he was authentic and indisputably loved his family and friends. He was consistent, dependable and selfless when it came to helping others. He loved to fish, play dominoes, joke around, watch Westerns, and most importantly loved to spend time with his family and friends. We all know he loved his beer and tequila. He was an incredible son, brother, uncle, father, grandfather, and friend. He will be immensely missed by all and never forgotten. Pallbearers will be Christopher Gonzales, Frank Gonzales, Alejandro San Miguel, Emilio Gallegoes, Allen Tavarez and Emilio Gonzales Visitation and Rosary will be 12:00 p.m. till 2:00 p.m. Tuesday the 18th of June at Sunset Northwest Funeral Home 6321 Bandera Rd. San Antonio, Texas 78238.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday the 18th of June at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Arrangements are by Sunset Northwest Funeral Home. The family of Ramon Gonzales wishes to extend our sincere thanks to all the nurses and doctors who took care of him in his last years of life.
WEATHER: Hi 95 / Lo 88, 16% Chance of Rain, 57% Humidity, Wind: 11 mph ESE
REQUESTOR: Richard Gonzales, Nephew
STAGING: 12:00 pm, Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Sunset Northwest Funeral Home
6321 Bandera Road
San Antonio, TX 788238
https://maps.app.goo.gl/kiwdnAEovpDTLTGi7
BRIEFING: 12:15 pm
SERVICE: 1:00 pm
Sunset Northwest Funeral Home
6321 Bandera Road
San Antonio, TX 788238
https://maps.app.goo.gl/kiwdnAEovpDTLTGi7
KSU: 2:00 pm (Semper Gumby)
INTERMENT: 2:30 pm – Shelter #4
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
1520 Harry Wurzbach Road
San Antonio, Texas 78209
https://goo.gl/maps/Q9DUsYSBUS92
RC: Mike “Twin Towers” Roberts
mike.sapgr@gmail.com
FC: Alice “Cake Lady” Wagener
hwagener@sbcglobal.net
