Obituary for Jose Jesus Gonzalez
Jose Jesus Gonzalez (Chewy), 91, passed away peacefully March 19, 2021 after a brief illness, in the family home surrounded by his family in Colorado Springs.
Jose’s life began July 14, 1929 in Pueblo, Colorado with parents Miguel and Concepcion Gonzalez. Following graduation from Central High School in Pueblo, Jose joined the Navy, proudly serving in the Korean War. After 4 years of active service, he returned to Pueblo where he met and married his sweetie, Pauline Martinez. They married on November 12, 1955 and spent 65 loving years together.
Jose worked for the United State Government for 25 years as a computer programmer in Colorado Springs. In his retirement he followed his passion for woodworking and spent many hours in his workshop. Jose also enjoyed leather work, archery and watching classic westerns. He was an avid Denver Bronco fan before they became Super Bowl Champions and he enjoyed attending home games and tailgating where he was quick to share a beer, a shot or turkey drumstick with newly made friends wearing Bronco colors.
Jose was a member of Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Colorado Springs, and his unwavering faith guided him throughout his life.
Jose is survived by his wife, Pauline Gonzalez; his children: Diane Gonzalez, Patricia Gonzalez-DeWhitt (David), and Jeffery Gonzalez; his grandchildren: Derek and Jimi Miller, Kristofer and Erik Gonzalez-DeWhitt (Charli), Andrew (Kaylee) and Josh (Cassie) Gonzalez; and his great-grandchildren: Alice, Serenity, Daisy and Ollivander.
Please join the Jose Gonzalez family for an interment service at 10AM March 26, 2021 at Pike’s Peak National Cemetery, 10545 Drennan Road, Colorado Springs. Co 80925. Masks are required.
Jose’s life began July 14, 1929 in Pueblo, Colorado with parents Miguel and Concepcion Gonzalez. Following graduation from Central High School in Pueblo, Jose joined the Navy, proudly serving in the Korean War. After 4 years of active service, he returned to Pueblo where he met and married his sweetie, Pauline Martinez. They married on November 12, 1955 and spent 65 loving years together.
Jose worked for the United State Government for 25 years as a computer programmer in Colorado Springs. In his retirement he followed his passion for woodworking and spent many hours in his workshop. Jose also enjoyed leather work, archery and watching classic westerns. He was an avid Denver Bronco fan before they became Super Bowl Champions and he enjoyed attending home games and tailgating where he was quick to share a beer, a shot or turkey drumstick with newly made friends wearing Bronco colors.
Jose was a member of Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Colorado Springs, and his unwavering faith guided him throughout his life.
Jose is survived by his wife, Pauline Gonzalez; his children: Diane Gonzalez, Patricia Gonzalez-DeWhitt (David), and Jeffery Gonzalez; his grandchildren: Derek and Jimi Miller, Kristofer and Erik Gonzalez-DeWhitt (Charli), Andrew (Kaylee) and Josh (Cassie) Gonzalez; and his great-grandchildren: Alice, Serenity, Daisy and Ollivander.
Please join the Jose Gonzalez family for an interment service at 10AM March 26, 2021 at Pike’s Peak National Cemetery, 10545 Drennan Road, Colorado Springs. Co 80925. Masks are required.