Ralph S. Gonzales

Ralph S. Gonzales, 93, of Farmington, passed away April 17, 2013 at his home in Farmington surrounded by family. He was born in St. Johns, Arizona on December 28, 1919. He is preceded in death by his father, Fred Gonzales, mother, Rose Saavedra Gonzales and 22 siblings. Ralph was a devout Catholic and is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Aurelia Gonzales, his daughters Janet Gallegos and husband Thomas, Annette Kennard and husband David; 5 grandchildren, Paulette Varley and husband Mark, Nicole Stegman and husband Lauren, Erika Gallegos, Jillian Kennard, Ethan Kennard and Evie. Ralph was blessed by 14 great grandchildren, Brian Varley, Jessica Varley, Christine Varley, Danielle Varley, Nicholas Varley, Sarah Varley, Aaron Varley, Laura Varley, Sean Varley, Noah Stegman, Jenna Stegman, Seth Stegman, Riley Kennard and Ryder Kennard. Visitation for Ralph will be held on Monday, April 22, at 6:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 404 N. Allen, Farmington. Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. following the visitation. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 23rd at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. with Father Tim Farrell celebrant. A private burial will be held at Santa Fe National Cemetery. The family wishes to thank family and friends, caregivers, San Juan Regional Medical Center and staff, Basin Home Health and Hospice, Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, Valley Inn Long Term Care facility, Dove Creek Ambulatory Service and Eberhart Home Health for the wonderful care that was provided for our loved one. Ralph is entrusted to Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 E. Ute Street, Farmington. (505) 325-8688