Mr. Richard Gonzales

Richard Gonzales of Balch Springs passed away on March 12, 2017 in Mesquite, Texas.  He was born on April 3, 1942 to the late Rosalio and Santos Ortiz Gonzales in Marlin, Texas.  Richard was preceded in death by his loving wife, Dolores Martinez; son, Raymond Martinez; daughter Margaret Paloma; grandson, Elijah Macias; 1 sister and 1 brother.   He is survived by his daughters, Roseann Ayala, Yoland Macias, Cynthia Sustaita, Gloria Sanchez and Alice Martinez; 17 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; 5 sisters and 4 brothers.  Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

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