Mario Gonzalez Sr

Mario Alberto Gonzalez Sr, 74, passed away peacefully on the 8th of September, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Piedras Negras, Mexico, Mario was raised with love by Donaciana Martinez Varela and Erasmo Varela. He would come to the United States by the age of 14 as a naturalized citizen.

He was a hard worker, working as an independent contractor for 28 years under numerous companies. He loved working on cars in his free time, most notably his silver and black Corvette.

A skilled chef, he excelled at smoking meats and preparing excellent brisket. A generous man, he was always happy to invite friends and family to his house on Fridays after work to enjoy his cooking.

He will be remembered as someone who would give you the shirt off of his back, and who was always good-humored, able to make anyone laugh.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Donaciana Martinez Varela and Erasmo Varela; his sister, Leticia Wiggins; and his step-son, Louis Martinez (Rosario Martinez).

He will be survived by his wife, Guadalupe Gonzalez; children Dina Suarez, Christina Gonzalez (Louis Montes), and Mario Gonzalez Jr. (Velma); step-children Eutiquio Martinez (Rosie Martinez), Ruben Martinez (Tara Gibson), Gerardo Martinez (Generica Martinez); siblings Jesse Gonzalez (Elsa), Jimmy Varela (Connie Varela), Yolanda Varela, Joe Varela; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He will also be survived by his two adored chihuahuas, Chacho and Kane.

Visitation services will be held at Alpine Funeral Home on Saturday the 13th at 12:00 pm, to be followed by a funeral service at 1:00 pm.