David Gonzalez, a beloved father, brother, grandfather, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend, passed away at his home in St. Louis, Missouri. He passed away on February 15th, 2025, at the age of 71 after a courageous battle with a long-term painful illness. Throughout his journey, he displayed an unwavering spirit, never losing his sense of humor or his desire to stay connected with his loved ones.
He was born on July 20th, 1953 in San Antonio Texas to Valentin and Consuelo Gonzalez. David was predeceased by his parents and brother Lorenzo Gonzalez. He is survived by sister Gloria Merritt, sister Margie Hernandez and her husband Ric Hernandez, sister Trisha Gonzalez and brother Gabriel Gonzalez and his partner Carol Castellanos. He is also survived by son Jason and wife April Gonzalez, grandchildren Kingsley and Sebastian Gonzalez, Daughter Lacey Marshall and her husband Marcus Marshall, and granddaughter Mackenzie Marshall.
David, at elementary school age, enjoyed being a Boy Scout with the Boy Scouts of America. He was passionate about playing Clarinet in the Cooper Junior High School Band and Thomas Jefferson High School Band. David graduated from Jefferson High School in May 1971 before attending the University of Texas in Austin. UT was very memorable to David and during his time in Austin he earned a Pharmaceutical Degree in May 1976. In that same year he obtained his license and started his 40-plus year career as a pharmacist touching many lives before his retirement in 2018.
David was a God-fearing Family Man. He was kind, giving, gentle, and very wise his whole life. La Familia, his kids, and grandkids were everything to him.
A memorial service will be held at Shepherd of the Hills, Lutheran Church in San Antonio on March 28th at 1:00pm. It is located at 6914 Wurzbach Road, San Antonio, TX 78240.
David was my childhood friend. I always admired his intelligence and inquisitiveness.
Dora and I offer gift family our most sincere condolences.
I was maid of honor at his wedding forty years ago when he married my best friend. We had good times and will have good memories. Thoughts and prayers are with the family..
Our condolences. So sorry to hear this. R.I.P David
I met David in 2021 when he hired me as his dog walker for Parker. Since David was retired he was home during my visits with Parker which is not the norm for a dog walker. After Parker’s walk David would always ask “how it go?” and over the years our visits about Parker’s walks became a little longer and that is how we became friends.
Our conversations were light and fun which always caused smiles and laughter between us. Our favorite subjects were our pets, the dogs I walk and growing house plants. David had such a kind sole and I am already missing our weekly visits after Parker’s walk.