Roberto "Robert" Gonzales, Jr.

BROWNSVILLE, TX. – Roberto Gonzales, Jr., affectionately known as Robert, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, the 26th of August 2022 in the comfort of his Brownsville residence surrounded by his family. He was fifty-six years of age.

Robert was born on February 11, 1966 in Brownsville, Texas. He enjoyed fishing, yardwork, and was an excellent handyman. As an avid Cowboy fan, he got very involved in the football games, but most of all, he loved spending time with his family. Most Sundays were spent grilling in the backyard with friends and family. He enjoyed his occupation as an electrician and was a very hard and meticulous worker.

Preceding Robert in death were his parents, Roberto Gonzales and Yolanda Castillo Gonzales; and brother, David Gonzales.

Left behind to cherish his memories are his wife, Patsy Killebrew Gonzales; two sons, Aaron M. Gonzales and Marcos A. (Ashley) Gonzales; step-daughter, Jessica L. Garza (Leo Lopez); grandson, Nathan A. Gonzales; step-grandchildren, Briann N. Lopez, Mia L. Lopez, and Layla J. Lopez; three brothers, David (Elsa) Arredondo, Vicente (Mary) Arredondo, and Daniel (Tim) Gonzales; sister, Nora Liza (Manuel+) Manrique; and step-mother, Esperanza Gonzales; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, the 30th of August 2022 between the hours of four o’clock in the afternoon and nine o’clock at night, with a prayer service to begin at seven o’clock Tuesday evening within the East Chapel of Darling-Mouser Funeral Home. All services will conclude Tuesday night. Cremation will follow.

The family would like to thank the staff at Kindred Hospice of Harlingen and Dr. Alejandra Ponce. A very special thanks to Maria Mejia for her excellent at home care.

Many of you have reached out asking how you can help the family during this time. We appreciate your thoughtfulness, and we ask for prayers that the family may find peace concerning this loss. Monetary donations are appreciated to help alleviate funeral and medical related expenses. A family fund has been set up at Wells Fargo Bank. Checks made to The Robert Gonzales Benevolent Fund may be deposited to account #5565955084 or mailed to P. O. Box 5722, Brownsville, Texas 78520.

Memories of Robert may be shared at www.darlingmouser.com.

Personalized funeral arrangements directed by Steven R. Hieu Bailey and Staff have been entrusted to the care of Darling-Mouser Funeral Home at 945 Palm Boulevard in Brownsville, Texas 78520, (956) 546-7111.