Justo Jesus Gonzalez's Obituary
Justo Jesus Gonzalez Sr. passed away on January 31, 2026, at the age of 102 years old.
Born in Marin, Nuevo Leon, Mexico on February 28, 1923, to Justo Gonzalez and Paula Gonzalez, he is preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Eva Bello, Dora Castro, and brothers Adan Gonzalez, Salvador Gonzalez, Manuel Gonzalez, Guadalupe Gonzalez and his beloved wife Consuelo Chapa. He is survived by his sister Angelica Trevino, his sons Justo Jesus Gonzalez Jr., Jose Javier Gonzalez and daughter Myrna Renteria. His grandchildren Yvette, Ruby, Carmelita, Jose Javier Jr., Corinna, Cristina, Angelica, Justo Job, Rebekah. His great grandchildren: Estephan, Sidney Jr., Ryan, Ceanna, Sean, Jose Javier III, Isabella, Anthony, Phillip, Emma, Daniela, Cristina, Andres, Tomas, Virginia, Anaise, Rabe, Andrew, Mathew, Luke, Kylen. Great greatgrandchildren: Matteo, Thalia, Anastasia, Eleanna, Ezra, Aveanna, Sean and Kaylani.
At an early age, he moved to Monterrey, Nuevo León, where he completed his elementary and high school education. He loved his family deeply yet felt called to see more of the world. At the age of 19, he moved to the Rio Grande Valley in South Texas, where he worked tirelessly in construction and on the railroad.
While working in Mission, Texas, he met the love of his life. They married on February 8, 1945, and together began their family, welcoming Justo Jesús Jr., Myrna, and José Javier.
In search of opportunity, he later traveled north to the Yakima Valley near Seattle, Washington, where he worked in the hop fields while the children picked strawberries. Two years later, the family moved to Odessa, Texas, to be closer to his brothers and to help them in the early days of what would become a successful Southern Maid Donuts business.
While in Odessa, he also worked at Ref-Chem in the oil refineries, where he served as a foreman overseeing a crew of men, and he operated a trucking business. He valued education and personally taught his oldest son to read and write at an early age, helping pave the way for higher education in Mexico.
His work ethic was exceptional. He was disciplined, respected by his peers, and admired for his leadership. Later in life, he devoted himself completely to caring for his beloved wife during her ten years of illness, a reflection of his deep loyalty and love.
He enjoyed reading and learning about health principles, which he faithfully applied to his own life and well-being.
During the last three years of his life, he was lovingly cared for by his granddaughter, Corinna, with whom he shared the same birthday. He passed peacefully at her home in Midland, Texas.
He leaves behind a powerful legacy in his many descendants. He will be profoundly missed, lovingly remembered, and forever honored.
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