Ruben J Gonzales

May 14, 1948 - October 11, 2016

Ruben J. Gonzales (68) of Yakima passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday October 11, 2016 in Yakima. Ruben was born in Toppenish on May 14, 1948 to Benjamin and Christina (Morales) Gonzales. Ruben graduated from Wapato High School and worked for Boise Cascade as a diesel mechanic for 36 years. He worked two additional years on the complex and one year for Haney Trucking in their maintenance department. Ruben was a deacon at The Cross Southern Baptist Church and enjoyed fishing, camping, spending time with his family and building hot rods. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Raimell (Razo) Gonzales of Yakima; one son, David Gonzales of Hayden Lake, ID; one grandson, Aydn Gonzales of Indiana; a brother, Tom Gonzales of Richland; two sisters, Linda Gonzales of Yakima and Mary DeGes of Snoqualmie. A memorial service will be held tentatively on Saturday October 22, 2016 at The Cross Church. Colonial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.