Miguel Angel Gonzalez, 72, entered into eternal rest on, Thursday, October 14, 2021.
Mr. Gonzalez was a U.S. Navy Veteran who proudly served his Country. He served 2 tours and was a combat veteran. During his military service, Mr. Gonzalez received many medals and decorations. He received the Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device and National Defense Medal. Mr. Gonzalez was a past commander of the American Legion Post 59. He later retired from the United States Postal Service after 33 years.
Mr. Gonzalez is preceded in death by his parents, Jose & Manuela Gonzalez.
Miguel is survived by his wife, Hilda Vargas Gonzalez; sons, Miguel Angel Gonzalez, Jr., Mario Alberto (Brenda) Gonzalez, Mark Anthony Gonzalez; 4 grandchildren; Mario, Jr., Carmen, Gerardo and Mateo; siblings, Jose (Tina) Gonzalez, Sandra (Hector) Sanchez, Homero (Irma) Gonzalez, Yolanda Gonzalez, and Ramiro (Liz) Gonzalez; as well as numerous other family and friends who will greatly miss him.
The family will be receiving guests on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. A Holy Rosary will be recited at 7:00 pm. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at St. John Neumann Catholic Church. The Funeral Mass will start at 9:00 am. Interment will follow to the City Cemetery. Military Honors will be provided by American Legion Post 59 of Laredo and Presentation of the U.S. Flag will be provided by the U.S. Navy Honor Guard. Interment will follow to the Laredo City Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are by Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services, 1320 Trey Dr., Laredo, Texas 78041 (956) 723-3611. For your convenience, you may leave your condolences to the family online at www.freddickey.com