Lorenzo “Papaw” Gonzales

Lorenzo “Papaw” Gonzales was born on March 4, 1921, and went to Heaven on January 11, 2013, “pushing 92” as he said it! He was born in San Antonio to the late Donato and Maria Lopez Gonzales. He married Olivia “NeNe” Campbell on September 3, 1943, and they were married for 61 years. Before moving to Port O’Connor, Papaw owned a cabinet/furniture company, which he passed to one of his sons upon his retirement. He learned something about most of the building trades before becoming a millwright. He was a highly decorated Army veteran of World War II.

Papaw was proud of his seven sons and two daughters (one being Pastor Joane). He had 15 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters and four brothers. Preceding his home-going were his parents, his wife “NeNe”, one son, and three brothers.

His funeral was on January 14, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel and his burial, with full military honors, was at the Port O’Connor Cemetery.

Memorials can be made to the Chapel to help complete one of his special projects – the Retreat Center.

“Heaven’s sounding sweeter all the time…”

-Rev. Erny McDonough, Fisherman’s Chapel