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Gonzalo Rocha

September 12, 1935 — September 10, 2022

Decatur ~ Gonzalo Rocha, 86, went to be with our Lord Saturday, September 10, 2022.
Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m.  Thursday, September 15, 2022 at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Decatur with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with Rosary at 7:00 p.m.
Gonzalo was born September 12, 1935 to Arnulfo and Matilde (Macias) Rocha in Zaragoza, Coahuila, Mexico. He was united in marriage January 12, 1958 to Crescencia Gloria in Zaragoza, Coahuila, Mexico, married for over 58 years before her passing in 2016. Gonzalo was a retired farmer and dairyman. He was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend to those who will miss him dearly.
He is preceded in death by; his parents Arnulfo and Matilda Rocha; wife Crescencia Rocha; 3 brothers and 3 sisters.
Those left to cherish his memory are; daughters, Juanita Aldape of Decatur, and Antonieta Martinez and husband Gilberto of Decatur, grandchildren Alexis Zavier Aldape, Rosaura Aldape Murillo, Dianne Elizabeth Martinez, Eduardo Martinez, Clarissa Anahi Martinez, great-grandchildren; Cataleya Azul Pedroza, 3 sisters; Luisa Cortes, Petra Dominguez, and Paulina Fraga; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.


Decatur ~ Gonzalo Rocha, 86 años, partió para estar con el Señor el sábado 10 de septiembre de 2022.

Misa de entierro cristiano 10:00 a. m. jueves 15 de septiembre de 2022 en la Asunción de la Santísima Virgen María en Decatur con entierro en el cementerio de Oaklawn. La familia recibirá amigos de 6 a 8 p.m. Miércoles en Hawkins Funeral Home en Decatur con Rosario a las 7:00 p.m.

Gonzalo nació el 12 de septiembre de 1935 de Arnulfo y Matilde (Macias) Rocha en Zaragoza, Coahuila, México. Se unió en matrimonio el 12 de enero de 1958 a Crescencia Gloria en Zaragoza, Coahuila, México, casado por más de 58 años antes de que ella falleciera en 2016. Gonzalo era un agricultor y lechero jubilado. Fue un amado padre, abuelo, bisabuelo, hermano, tío, primo y amigo de aquellos que lo extrañarán mucho.

Es precedido en la muerte por; sus padres Arnulfo y Matilda Rocha; esposa Crescencia Rocha; 3 hermanos y 3 hermanas.

Los que quedan para apreciar su memoria son; hijas, Juanita Aldape de Decatur, y Antonieta Martinez y esposo Gilberto de Decatur, nietos Alexis Zavier Aldape, Rosaura Aldape Murillo, Dianne Elizabeth Martinez, Eduardo Martinez, Clarissa Anahi Martinez, bisnietos; Cataleya Azul Pedroza, 3 hermanas; Luisa Cortés, Petra Domínguez y Paulina Fraga; numerosas sobrinas, sobrinos, primos y una multitud de amigos.

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

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