Jacob C. Gonzalez went to be with our Lord peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones in Snowflake, Arizona, on Aug. 9, 2018. Viewing will be at 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 17, at Our Lady of the Snow Catholic Church. Holy Rosary will start at 6 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at Our Lady of the Snow Catholic Church at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18. The Internment will be at Mike Ramsay Memorial Cemetery in Snowflake following the service. Jacob was born on Oct. 15, 1982, and raised in Snowflake. He was the fourth son to Dora E. Gonzalez. He graduated from Snowflake High School in 2002. While attending SHS, Jacob participated in Spanish Club, YTP and FFA. After high school, Jacob worked various jobs where he made many good friends along the way. In 2012, he met the love of his life, Amber Gonzalez. In 2014, they were married, having six wonderful years together. Jacob attended mass at Our Lady of the Snow Catholic Church where he received his sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation, Holy Eucharist, Confirmation, and Holy Matrimony. He was a proud member of the Knights of Columbus and had the distinct honor of receiving Knighthood of the Fourth Degree shortly before his passing. With the Knights, Jacob worked on many projects to raise money to support Special Olympics and Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers. He also loved attending church with his wife at the New Living Church in Lakeside, Arizona. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Procopio J. Gonzales; and his uncle, Gilbert R. Gonzales. He is survived by the love of his life and best friend, Amber Gonzalez; his mother, Dora E. Gonzalez of Snowflake; his grandmother, Jovita M. Gonzalez, of Snowflake; brothers, Procopio A. Rivas of Chandler, Andres E. (Flor) Rivas of Phoenix and Jose M. (Alisha) Gonzalez of Snowflake; his sister, Margaret M. (Daniel) Garcia of Snowflake; eight nephews, Vincente, Liam, Zebashtian, Landon, Daniel, Scotty, John Jr. and Alec; seven nieces, Isabella, Maya, Anabelle, Nancy, Emylee, Tiffany and Catherine; six Godchildren, Jared, Bella, Malachi, Dettin and Nachito, Jason; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Jacob has always been that smiling face which was willing to help anyone in need. He will be missed by so many people. Silver Creek Mortuary of Taylor handled the arrangements.
