Jesus Jose Gonzalez Sr., 91, longtime Deming resident entered eternal life on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.

Viewing will begin Tuesday, April 26, 2022 from 9 to 10 o’clock in the morning at St. Ann’s Catholic Church. Recitation of the holy rosary will be recited at 10 led by Elias Anchieta. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 with the rite of committal and interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Fr. Jesus Martinez will officiate.

Jesus is survived by his spouse, Carmen Gonzalez of the home; his children; Jesus (Clara) Gonzalez Jr. of Deming, Virginia Gonzalez of Tucson, AZ, Socorro (Ronnie) Garcia of Casa Grande, AZ, Lupe (Arnold) Gutierrez of Deming, Susie (Victor) Payan of Deming and Carmen Payan of Tucson; 17 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren, as well as many numerous extended family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Roman and Angelita (Ramirez) Gonzalez; his son, Julio Gonzalez and his 3 siblings, Antonia Betancurt, Victorina and Roman Gonzalez.

Serving as pallbearers will be his children, Jesus, Virginia, Socorro, Lupe, Susie and Carmen.

Honorary bearers will serve as Denise Gutierrez and Bianca Ramos.