Milton Ray Gonzales of Snowflake died Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix from complications of a heart attack he suffered last month. He was 64 years old. Milton was born on Tuesday, July 2, 1957, in Holbrook to his parents, Ramona (Armijo) and Melquiedes Louis “Mel” Gonzales Sr. He attended Homedale High School in Homedale, Idaho as well as Snowflake High School in Snowflake. He excelled in team sports, especially football and basketball. He also participated in track and field events and was quite the competitor. For many years, Milton worked as an insulation installer in the construction industry. Those who knew him would comment on how sweet and kind he was to others. It has been said of him that, “He would do anything for anyone.” He loved bicycles. He built them, not only for family but, for many friends as well. He rode his bikes everywhere. The community will miss seeing him riding his bike throughout town. Milton is survived by his parents, Mel and Ramona; five siblings, Mel Gonzales Jr., Patricia, Charles Neal Gonzales, Judy Yocum and Christopher Gonzales; sons, Anthony Gonzales and Jason Gonzales; and his grandkids. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Hubbard Gonzales in 2018. Owens Livingston Mortuary of Snowflake handled the arrangements.
