Christopher Michael Gonzales

Christopher Michael Gonzales, 46, of Globe, Arizona, passed away on April 8, 2019 in Globe, Arizona. The viewing will be held at 8AM, rosary at 9AM, and the service to follow after rosary on Monday, April 15th, 2019 at the Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament, 844 Sullivan St, Miami, Arizona. Father George will officiate. A small luncheon will follow the service in the Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament hall. Chris was born in Mesa, Arizona to Art and Viola Gonzales on November 13, 1972. He went to school in the Kearny, Hayden-Winkelman area. He grew up rough housing with his three brothers and playing sports like wrestling and football. In 1990, Chris graduated from Ray High School and in 1992 he moved to Globe. Once in Globe, Chris worked for the Arizona Eastern Railway company and worked construction for several years. In his later years, he loved being outside and landscaping his yard in addition to other people’s yards. He enjoyed visiting the mountains, cooking out, hunting, fishing, the river, and going to the casino. Above all, Chris enjoyed visiting with his grandkids.   They brought him a tremendous amount of joy. Chris is preceded in death by his father: Art Gonzales, and his brothers: Terry Gonzales and Derrick Gonzales.   Chris is survived by his mother: Viola Gonzales, his grandmother: Teresa Pena, his wife: Mary Helen Avalos, his children: Christopher Gonzales, Joseph Gonzales, Joshua Gonzales and Justin Gonzales, his brother: Art Gonzales, his many nieces and nephews, his godchildren: Katie and Derrick Jr. Gonzales, and his pride and joy grandchildren Aaliyah and Joseph Jr Gonzales. Funeral Service will be held on Monday, April 15, 2019 VISITATION: 8:00 AM ROSARY: 8:30 AM MASS: 9:00 AM OUR LADY OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC CHURCH - MIAMI BURIAL WILL BE PRIVATE.