Gonzalo Gonzalez Jr.

In loving memory of Gonzalo Gonzalez Jr., affectionately known as G.G. to friends and loved ones, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025, at the age of 74 in Spring TX. Born on January 2, 1951, in Kingsville TX. G.G. was preceded in death by his parents Gonzalo Gonzalez and Zulema (Reyes) Gonzalez and son Robert Brian Gonzalez. He was a devoted husband of Maria Elma Medina Gonzalez for 53 years and a loving father to Sandra Melissa Gonzalez Johnson (Richard Johnson), Robert Brian, and Erik Michael Gonzalez. They lived in San Benito, Harlingen, Kingsville, and Spring Tx where they raised their three children. G.G. is also survived by three grandchildren Haylee Lidia Marie Johnson, Robert Dakota Wayne Johnson and Cheyenne Taylor Kay Johnson: Great grandchildren, Lincoln, Violet Wistinghause and Braxton and Kinsley Johnson. G.G. is also survived by his siblings David (Aida), Xavier (Samantha), Bobby Gonzalez ,Velma Torres and Lisa Escamilla and several nieces and nephews. GG grew up in Harlingen where he graduated from Harlingen High School and then attended West Texas State University and Texas A&I Kingsville. G.G. was a man that was compassionate about his job and how he could help his fellow man. He started his career as a fireman on Missouri Pacific Railroad in 1972. He then was promoted to engine service and became the first Hispanic engineer. He served as a Union Legislative representative, treasurer, Operation Red Block and local chairman where he advocated for rights and well-being of his fellow workers. He was a member of UTU and BLE. He left Union Pacific railroad in 1990 and moved on to a new career with Jones & Granger Law Firm and became an investigator and then was promoted to Chief Investigator. He retired in 2022. G.G. was a loyal and trusted employee of Jones Granger Law Firm. His help in the representation of railroad workers brought him great joy and fulfillment. He continued as a consultant until April 2024. After retirement he became N.A.R.V.R.E. President of Unit 187 until he became the Area 5 Director. As director he traveled to five states for meetings where he informed the members of their rights, retirement information, insurance, asbestosis and current Washington legislation. GG was an avid golfer, a loving family man , and a loyal friend. He was also a 3rd degree member of the Knights of Columbus for over 58 years.

Gonzalo Gonzalez Jr.

January 2, 1951 - August 6, 2025