Raymond Lee Gonzales

A rosary will be recited for Raymond Lee Gonzales, 59, of Roswell, NM at 7:00 PM, Thursday, October 9, 2014 at Anderson Bethany Funeral Home Chapel. A memorial mass will be at 2:00 PM, Friday, October 10, 2014 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with Fr. Eduardo Espinosa, OFM officiating. Burial following at South Park Cemetery. There will be a viewing at 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Thursday, October 9, 2014 at Anderson Bethany Funeral Home Chapel. Raymond Lee passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family early Sunday morning, October 5, 2014. Raymond Lee was born December 27, 1954 to Raymond Gonzales and Carlota Sanchez Gonzales in Roswell, NM. Raymond Lee served in the United States Marine Corp. for 4 years, he worked with Mtn. Bell/US West phone Co. for 20+ years, and he was also a lifelong handyman. Raymond Lee was a loving father, grandfather and a primo to many. Raymond Lee is survived by his father, Raymond Gonzales of Midway, NM; daughter, Suzanna Sara Gonzales and fiancé, Phillip Acosta of Roswell, NM; daughter, Maria Diana Gonzales and life partner, Kyle Cosmo Dominguez of Las Cruces, NM; daughter, Alicia Charlotte Gonzales of Roswell, NM; son, Raymond Joseph Gonzales and wife, Bianca Gonzales; step daughter, Arrianna Herrera; brother, Joseph “Joe Joe” Gonzales of Roswell, NM; sister, Alice Alvarez and husband Alex Alvarez of Albuquerque, NM; wife of 23 years and mother of his children, Vicky Gonzales; 8 grandchildren, Raymond Frank Sedillo, Manuel Richard Sedillo, Aalyha Sara Reese, Michael Paul Acosta, Isabella “Bella-Bella” Gonzales, Raymond Bud Gonzales and Richard Joseph Gonzales, Julianna “Baby J” Deatherage; nephew, Brandon Alvarez and wife Amanda Alvarez; niece, Alura Alvarez; great nephews, Xavier, Angel, and Luchiano Alvarez; great nieces, Marivel, Sayra, Leila, and Alicia Alvarez. Raymond Lee was preceded in death by his mother, Carlotta Sanchez Gonzales, and many Tias and Tios. Honorary pallbearers will be: Punky Rodriguez, Brandon Alvarez, Ernie Montez, Alfred Carrillo, Orlando Anaya, and Rudy Romero. Psalm 73: 26 “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” Special Thank You to all of the Family and Friends that have helped and supported us through our hard times.

Raymond Lee Gonzales

December 27, 1954 - October 5, 2014