Frank R Gonzales Jr.

Our beloved father Frank Raymond Gonzales Jr. “Poncho” 42 of Yakima, WA passed away peacefully at his home on September 12th 2025 with his beloved dog "Suge" by his side.

Frank was born on May 28, 1983, in Yakima, WA to Tina Karel and Frank Gonzales. He was the second child to 5 children.

As a child and teen, Frank attended school, at Adams Elementary, Lewis and Clark middle school and Davis High school.

His biggest accomplishments were his children, which he was extremely proud of.

He enjoyed the simple things in life, like hanging out with family, friends and a nice cold beer.

Growing up in the Yakima valley as a teen, Frank enjoyed playing baseball, but his favorite sport was playing football for the Southeast Saints. One of his other favorite passion was riding his bike all day long with his cousin Chris “PIC” and other family and friends.

Frank was a very quiet guy. For the most part, once you got to know him, you could see his pure honest soul, and great sense of humor which we all think he inherited from his father.

Frank always look forward to watching his favorite team Seahawks play WIN or lose, he was their biggest fan. He also looked forward to the yearly family camping trip that was made to Sun Lakes every summer.

At his time of passing, he was employed for the last 8 years as a roofer by M. G Wagner.

Frank is survived by his children, daughter. Arriana Gonzales, sons, Alex Gonzales, Jesse Gonzales and Jayden Gonzales, sisters Lisa Gonzales, Misty Gonzales, Jessica Gonzales, Angel Gonzales, several aunts and uncles and numerous niece, nephews, cousins, and grandmother Mary Karel.

Frank is preceded in death by his parents, Tina Karel ,Frank Gonzales, grandparents, Jesse Gonzales and Linda Gonzales, uncles Leslie and Timothy Karel.

Recitation of the Holy rosary will be at Valley Hills funeral home in Terrace Heights, on September 24, 2025 at 6:00pm. Mass of Christian burial will be held September 25th 2025 at 10:00am at St. Joseph Catholic Church "212 N 4th St"

Family is requesting, you wear your Seahawks gear. In memory of our Poncho