George Anthony Gonzalez Sr.

IN LOVING MEMORY

OF

George Anthony Gonzalez Sr.

July 15, 1947 - April 23, 2026

George Anthony Gonzalez Sr., 78 of Kansas City, Missouri, was born July 15, 1947, and passed away in his Colorado Springs home April 23, 2026.

George Sr. is survived by his three children, George A. Gonzalez Jr., Felicia M. Prince, and Mary A Preston. He leaves behind many beautiful grandchildren and great-grandchildren. George was the eldest of nine children, leaving behind three sisters, Angela (Harry) Medellin, Anna (Philip) Mendoza, of Kansas City, MO, Carmen (John) Spink of Covington, GA., two brothers, Tom (Jill) Gonzalez, of Platte City, MO., Joe Gonzalez, of Kansas City, MO, and countless nieces, nephews, and cousins

Preceded in death by his wife Carol (Bridgeford) Gonzalez, the love of his life Dorothy (Maya) Gonzalez, soon followed by best friend and faithful companion Poncho, parents, Anthony and Francis Gonzalez, sisters Chris (Dale) Buchanan, Texas, Mary Rios ( partner in crime hehe), and Brother David Gonzalez, of Kansas City, MO.

George A. Gonzalez enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps at the age of 18 (quote) "cause I look sharp in my blues."

Lance Corporal George A. Gonzalez was awarded the National Defense Medal, the Vietnamese Service Medal, the Vietnamese Campaign Medal, Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Presidential Unit Citation, and Good Conduct Medal.

Airmen First Class George A. Gonzalez, having served faithfully and honorably, was retired from the U.S. Air Force on December 4, 1977.

SOLDIER, FATHER, OUR HERO

A Hero on the battlefield, A Hero in our hearts.

Dad was experiencing health issues. We knew that someday we would be handed a flag that would drap his coffin and hear the shots of a Gun Salute that would honor him. We will cry, and our hearts will break. And Now Our Soldier, Father, Our Hero, is with God, watching over America, as he did throughout

His life.

Dad, George, you are loved and will be missed. Sincerely, Your family.

A dignified military send-off, internment, and prayer service over the ashes will be held at 12 PM. May 21st, 2026, at Pikes Peak National Cemetery, 10545 Drennan Rd. Colorado Springs, CO 80925.