Alberto Gonzales, 81, passed away on May 25th. He was a resident of Colorado Springs for 63 years where he worked for the phone company as a splicer for 26 years and was formerly a resident of Rocky Ford as a local farmer.
Alberto was born on December 26, 1940 to Quinto and Fedalina Herrera (Torres) in Maze, New Mexico. Albert moved around Colorado including Swink, Rocky Ford, and Colorado Springs. Albert married his first wife Pauline and divorced after having 8 children. On December 31, 1980 he married Leslie (Haugen) in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Albert was active in dart leagues for many years, enjoyed traveling to Cripple Creek with friends, and later in life found a new love of painting.
Albert is survived by 9 children: Arthur, Annita, Alberta, Mark, Carlos, Yolanda, Lisa, Kelly, Elaina; his siblings: Jose Herrera husband of Enedina, Dorothy Castro, Alfred Herrera, Frances Wilkerson wife of Bruce, Rosemary Billinger wife of Tony, Joseph Herrera husband of Betty; 27 grandchildren; and 28 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leslie Gonzales; parents, Fedalina and Quinto; brother, Tony; sister, Trini; and son, Albert Jr.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, June 3, 2022 at Shrine of Remembrance, 1730 E. Fountain Blvd. Scattering will be at the Shrine of Remembrance Rose Gardens. A reception will be held following the scattering at 623 Stevens Avenue.
Jeremy Hardwick
30 May 2022I got to meet him a few times. He seemed a like a good man. His son Albert “Big Al” was the best friend I ever had
Anonymous
1 Jun 2022❤️❤️
Pam Day& Des
31 May 2022Dear Kelly& Elaina So sorry for your loss , He was quite the character! Loved him, & much love to you & Kelly Pam & Desiree Day?
Pam Day
31 May 2022I’m sorry for your loss he was quite the character! Loved him??
Elaina Gonzales
1 Jun 2022I miss you like crazy. My days feel empty. Preparing for the day is never easy, but I’m gonna stay strong for as long as can. You taught me strength through out journey together. I love you. Rest in paradise.❤️
Mark T Gonzales
3 Jun 2022Love you dad I’ll always remember you.
Katherine
23 Jul 2022Alberta sorry to hear about your dad. Hope you are well.