Manuel S. Gonzalez

Manuel S. Gonzalez, 81, of Runge, died Friday, March 21, 2014.

A funeral mass was celebrated Monday, March 24, at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Runge with interment following in the Runge Latin American Cemetery.

Arrangements were under the direction of Finch Funeral Chapel of Runge were visitation and rosary service were held Sunday evening, March 23.

Gonzalez was born Jan. 31, 1933, in Hebbronville, the son of Danaciano Gonzalez and Francisca Sedio Gonzalez. His wife, Clemencia, survives.

In addition to his wife, Gonzalez is survived by the following children and spouses: Esmeralda and Rojelio Sanchez of Fredericksburg, Manuel and Becky Gonzalez of Eden, Rudy Gonzalez of Runge, Sylvia and Andy Segura of Karnes City, Del Gonzalez of Kenedy, and Isabel and Tony Casillas of Charco.

Survivors also include 18 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

He is also survived by three siblings, Catarina Gonzalez, Ramiro Gonzalez and Santos Moreno.

Along with his parents, Gonzalez was preceded in death by one brother, Oscar Gonzalez, and a grandson, Manuel Gonzalez IV.

Memorials may be made by way of masses.