Raul Gonzales

Raul Gonzales born March 25, 1956, passed away November 8, 2020. Raul was a 1974 graduate
of Mingus Union High School class of 1974. He played football for Mingus and made All-Star
Conference. He also played baseball and received a 2-year scholarship to Yavapai Jr. College. He
will be remembered for his contagious laugh and smile.
Raul was preceded in death by his father - Martin Cardona Gonzales and mother - Isabelle
"Chavela" Calistro; brothers Louis "Cookie" Calistro and Roberto "Berta" Gonzales. He is
survived by his daughter Elizabeth "Juju" Gonzales and 3 grandchildren Sabastian, Devani and
Remi; Siblings Dan (Maxine) Soto, Virginia (John), Richard, Rosella (Chuck), Lorenzo
"LeRoy", Carlos (Dawn), Frank (Kim), Marcus, Henry (Kelly), Paula and of course his Monday
Night Poker Buddies.
He was known to his many nieces and nephews as Uncle "Fatboy", Tio Raul, Uncle Raul and
Uncle Oreo. Also known to many family friends as "Chapulin".
We are missing our Fedora sporting "Sharp Guy" May you rest in Paradise.
Private Family services were held.
A guestbook is available to sign at www.westcottfuneralhome.com.