Carlos Timoteo Gonzales

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Carlos Timoteo Gonzales

March 4, 1941 ~ October 4, 2020

Carlos Timoteo Gonzales, also known as “Curly,” passed away on October 4, 2020 at the age of 79. Born in Taos, New Mexico to Bernardo Gonzales and Guadalupe Gonzales (Sauzo), he was the oldest of six children.

Carlos married Jenny Mondragon (divorced), then later married Pamela Morley.

He was known to many to be funny and have a great sense of humor, always trying to make you smile. Dad was always there for his children whenever we needed him. He loved to ride his Harley. He loved spending time with family and friends. He loved to tease and to get a sparkle in his eyes. He loved going to church every day and to socialize there. Dad loved listening to all kinds of music. Mariachi was his favorite and he always was listening to music because it made him happy. When it came to his family, he always asked for health and happiness.

Carlos worked for 31 years at Tooele Army Depot. After retirement, he still had small jobs like bus driver, truck driver, security guard and crossing guard for grade-school children.

He was preceded in death by his father Bernardo and mother Guadalupe, his younger brothers Fares and Rudy, as well as his oldest daughter Diana. He is survived by his wife Pamela, son Timothy Gonzales, daughter Carla Lee and daughter Andrea De Bord, sisters Marcella Vargas and Carmen Brown, and brother Levi Gonzales. He had six grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral Mass was celebrated on October 13 at Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church in Draper.