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Elias M.
Gonzalez
Feb 5, 1952 — Aug 27, 2023
Elias M. Gonzalez, 71, passed away peacefully August 27, 2023, surrounded by his family at his home in Great Bend, Kansas. He was born on February 5, 1952, in Guadalupe Victoria, Durango, Mexico, to Candelario and Concepcion (Martinez) Gonzalez. In 1970, he married Irene Tinoco in Guadalupe Victoria, Durango.
A resident of Great Bend for 33 years coming from Wichita, Elias worked as a manufacturer at McDonald Tank & Equipment. He was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish, attending services at St. Rose of Lima. Elias enjoyed going on walks, gardening, vintage cars, and spending time with his family.
Survivors include his wife, Irene Gonzalez, of the home; four sons, Armando (Irma) Gonzalez, Rigo (Laura) Gonzalez, Jorge (Rafaela) Gonzalez, Isaias (Daisy) Gonzalez, all of Great Bend, Kansas; a daughter, Victoria (Vince) Enfield of Goddard, Kansas; fifteen grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; five brothers; and four sisters.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be held from Noon to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 29, 2023, with Vigil at 7:00 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Father Prakash Kola Presiding. Inurnment will take place at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, August 31, 2023, at Golden Belt Memorial Park.
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Elias M. González, de 71 años, falleció pacíficamente el 27 de agosto de 2023, rodeado de su familia en su casa en Great Bend, Kansas. Nació el 5 de febrero de 1952 en Guadalupe Victoria, Durango, México, hijo de Candelario y Concepción (Martínez) González. En 1970, se casó con Irene Tinoco en Guadalupe Victoria, Durango.
Residente de Great Bend durante 33 años proveniente de Wichita, Elias trabajó como fabricante en McDonald Tank & Equipment. Fue miembro de la Parroquia Príncipe de Paz, asistiendo a los servicios en Santa Rosa de Lima. A Elías le gustaba ir a caminar, hacer jardinería, autos antiguos y pasar tiempo con su familia.
Los sobrevivientes incluyen a su esposa, Irene González, de la casa; cuatro hijos, Armando (Irma) González, Rigo (Laura) González, Jorge (Rafaela) González, Isaías (Daisy) González, todos de Great Bend, Kansas; una hija, Victoria (Vince) Enfield de Goddard, Kansas; quince nietos; quince bisnietos; cinco hermanos; y cuatro hermanas.
Le preceden en la muerte sus padres.
El velorio se llevará a cabo desde el mediodía hasta las 8:00 p.m., el Martes 29 de agosto de 2023, con vigilia a las 7:00 p.m., todo en Bryant Funeral Home. La Misa de Entierro Cristiano se llevará a cabo a las 2:00 p.m. el Miércoles 30 de agosto de 2023 en la Iglesia Católica Santa Rosa de Lima con el Padre Prakash Kola presidiendo. El entierro tendrá lugar a la 1:30 p.m. el Jueves 31 de agosto de 2023 en Golden Belt Memorial Park.
Tuesday
Bryant Funeral Home
12:00 - 8:00 pm
Tuesday
Bryant Funeral Home
Starts at 7:00 pm
Wednesday
St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church
Starts at 2:00 pm
Thursday
Golden Belt Memorial Park
Starts at 1:30 pm
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