Michael “Mike” Wayne Gonzales, 61, of Houston, Texas passed away on July 31, 2016 in Houston.  He was born on December 20, 1954 in Port Arthur, Texas.  He was a lifetime resident of Houston.

Mike was of the Christian Faith.  He graduated from Pasadena High School Class of 1973.  Mike was a Millwright with the OCAW Local Union and retired after 37 years with Chevron Phillips in Pasadena.  Mike was passionate about his Corvette and was a devoted Harley Davidson Rider enjoying long rides with his wife.  He was an honorary member of the Warriors Bikers 4 Charity Motorcycle Club of Houston and he served as the Membership Chairman for the Gulf Meadows Civic Club of Houston.  Mike had 3 4-legged friends that were always at his side that will miss him dearly.

He is survived by his wife Dovie A. Gonzales, mother Nena Miranda, father Polo Gonzales, mother-in-law Doris Deitrich; daughter Trena R. Gonzales, son Michael Wayne Gonzales, II and wife Leticia, step-daughter Christina Galvan and step-son Michael Galvan,  brothers Ed Gonzales and Walter  Gonzales and wife Bernadine; sister Terry Vasichko and husband David, brother-in-laws; Danny Deitrich and wife Chantelle, Ronald Deitrich and wife Margaret and Joe Deitrich and three grandchildren Jeremiah Washington, Michael Gonzales, III and Victoria Gonzales and numerous relatives and Godchildren.

A Memorial Service will be at 7:00pm on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church 10727 Hartsook, Houston, Texas  77034 with Father Frank Fabj officiating.