Lorenzo J Gonzales

Lorenzo Joseph Gonzales, 86 of Cottonwood, left this earthly place to be amongst the stars on Sunday March 26, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by his loved ones. He was born August 10, 1936 in Eola, Texas to Celestino and Juanita (Ramirez) Gonzales.

Lorenzo graduated from El Dorado High School in California in 1957. After graduation he worked some odd jobs and later started working for the Forest Service where he worked for 35 years until retirement in 1993. He first worked as a surveyor for the Forest Service, then as an Inspector which landed him in California, New Mexico, Montana and eventually Idaho in 1980 where he always wanted to live.

After retirement he continued to be involved in the community working for the cemetery, at the local fairgrounds, helping teach hunters safety classes and was a member of the Lions Club.

He married Verna Hart but they were later divorced. In 1962 he met the love of his life Annabelle Bergman and they married on Feb 12, 1966 in Garden Valley California.

Lorenzo had many hobbies, including riding horses, hunting, fishing, and bowling.

Lorenzo is survived by his wife Annabelle, his children Richard (Michelle) Gonzales, Sherrie (Mark) Reynolds, Cynthia (Fred) Williams, Anthony Gonzales, Lori Yegge, Lannette (Patrick) Enneking, Collette (Lonnie) Schaeffer, Yvette Wilde (Jerry Cross), 21 Grandchildren, 29 Great Grandchildren and counting, and his sister Delores (Don) Johnson.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Gilbert, sister Teresa, son in laws; Jeff Wilde, Michael Yegge and grandson Kyle and brother in law Norman Oens.

A rosary will be held Saturday April 1st at 10 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Cottonwood with mass to follow at 10:30 am. Burial will take place at Cottonwood Cemetery immediately after funeral.  All are invited to share in a meal and memories at Cottonwood Community Hall. Arrangements are under the direction of the Blackmer Funeral Home, Grangeville. Send condolences to the family at blackmerfuneralhome.com.

The family would like to thank everyone for the love and support during this difficult time. The kindness from all will never be forgotten.

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