Obituary of Ramiro Gonzalez

Gonzalez, Ramiro C. "Chico" Saginaw, Michigan Ramiro C. Gonzalez passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at HealthSource-Saginaw. He was 74 years old. Ramiro C. Gonzalez was born on May 29, 1942 in Saginaw, MI to the late Jose M. and Manuela (Almaguer) Gonzalez. Chico graduated from St. Joseph High School and continued to worship at St. Joseph Catholic Church throughout his life. He worked at General Motors and also owned and operated two locations of Chico's Party Store. Chico loved to spend time with his family, sharing his heritage with those around him. He embraced the Saginaw Community and met new friends everywhere he went. Chico also loved to dance, whether it was in his kitchen or at Friday Night Live. Chico is survived by his children: Charles (Rhonda) Gonzales, Robert Gonzales, Ann Marie (Jeff) Vonwal, Martin (Marilyn) Gonzales, Gabriel (Jennifer) Urivez and Guillermo "Billy" (Diana) Gonzalez; grandchildren: Christopher (Jessica), Justin, Jarrod, Marissa, Jessica, Adriana, Andrew, Alex, Sarah, Gabriel Jr., Anthony, Briana, Gino, Nathan, Darnell, Alex, Angelo, Isaac, Ivan, and Giovonni; three great-grandchildren: Breonna, Kyler and Payton; brothers and sisters: Ralph, Raul (Minnie), Jesse (Susan), Benny (Linda), Frank (Helen), Alice Robison, Lena (Tony) Moreno and Sr. Dorena Gonzalez; dear friends: Tony and Maria Garza; many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. Chico was preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Benjamin (Teresa) and Jose Gonzalez; and brother-in-law, John Robison. FUNERAL: A funeral liturgy for Ramiro will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 5, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 910 N. Sixth St., Saginaw. Rev. Fr. Francis Voris, OFMCap will officiate. Burial will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. VISITATION: Family and friends are welcome to visit at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State) on Sunday, December 4, 2016 from 2:00 until 8:00 p.m. A vigil will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home. Chico will lie in state at the church on Monday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial contribution to St. Joseph Catholic Church or to the Gonzalez Family in care of Guillermo Gonzalez so that they can start a college scholarship fund in Chico's name to help someone in the Saginaw Community. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home, church or through www.DeislerFuneralHome.com