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Portrait of Michael Javier Gonzales
In loving Memory

Michael Javier Gonzales

November 11, 1963 – May 16, 2006
Lived 42 years
Glendale Memorial Cemetery · Glendale, Arizona
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Michael "Javier" Gonzales, of Avondale, AZ., was carried to Heaven on May 16, 2006. Javier was born to Joe Frank & Amelia G. Gonzales Sr., in Phoenix, AZ. on November 11, 1963. He is survived by his ex-wife Nancy and his daughter Dominique Michelle. He will watch over his 6 brothers, Frank Jr. (Sylvia), Mark (Brenda), Dominic (Louisa), Emeric (Brenda O.), Eric (Sally) and Alban (Courtney), his three sisters, Michelle Cruz (Raymon), Jennifer Munguia and Olga. His 23 nieces and nephews will miss his teachings and guidance. Visitation and Viewing was held on Friday, May 19, 2006 and the burial Mass was on Saturday, May 20, 2006 at St. John Vianney with Father John Herman presiding. Arrangements were made by Greer-Wilson Funeral Home.

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1963
Born November 11
1971
Michael was 8 when Walt Disney World opened in Florida
1976
Michael was 13 when America celebrated its Bicentennial
1981
Michael was 18 when MTV began broadcasting
1982
Michael was 19 when Michael Jackson released "Thriller"
1994
Michael was 31 when "Friends" premiered
2006
Passed away May 16, age 42
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New flowers

Came out to visit Javier wishing him a Happy New Year. Took done his tree and put up New flowers. Love You Bro.

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2023 Tree Topper

Bro you didn't have a tree topper so we went out and got this one. I hope you like it. Love You, Mark and Brenda

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