Edward Gonzales, age 81, a resident of Garfield, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2012 at his home. Edward was born in Oceanside, California on October 13, 1930 to Jesus and Anna Maria (Garibay) Gonzales. On November 8, 1989 Edward married Mollie Lou (Blythe) Stamps in Lowell and they were married for over 22 years before his death. Edward worked as a farmer and he enjoyed bowling, horses, hunting, working and staying busy. Preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Linda Fisher; six brothers; three sisters; two grandchildren, Stephanie Gidley and Jason Gonzales; Edward is survived by his wife, Mollie Lou Stamps Gonzales of the home; five sons, Steven Gonzales of Missouri; Michael Gonzales and wife Pam of California; David Gonzales and wife Kim of Tennessee; Jeffery Gonzales and wife Jackie of Montana; Karl Gonzales and wife Petra of Missouri; one daughter, Susan Rogers and husband Richard of California; two sisters, Marie Wilcox of Arkansas and Gloria Popejoy of Costa Rica; fifteen grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Visitation will be at 12:30 pm at Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home (3800 W. Walnut) Rogers, Arkansas with graveside funeral services following at 2:00 pm, Sunday, May 13, 2012 at Benton County Memorial Park Cemetery (3800 W. Walnut) Rogers, Arkansas. Online tributes to the family may be made at www.bentoncountymemorialpark.com Arrangements are with Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home and Crematory of Rogers, Arkansas. Visitation 12:30 PM Sunday, May 13th, 2012
Benton County Memorial Park's Funeral Home Chapel 3800 W. Walnut Rogers, AR 72758
Graveside 2:00 PM Sunday, May 13th, 2012
Benton County Memorial Park Cemetery 3800 W. Walnut Rogers, AR 72758