Robert Rodriguez Gonzales was born on November 5, 1936, to Joe Raphael Gonzales and Martina Rodriguez at Tamarack Ranch in Brawley, California. Robert had seven brothers (Mauricio, Eulalio, Richard, Joe Ralph, Manuel, Philip, and Fred,) and five sisters (Jennie, Rosie, Ruth, Hope, and Dolores).
Robert passed away on December 4, 2021, at the age of 85. Robert is survived by his devoted wife of 25 years, Sylvia Gonzales Gonzales from Port Isabel, Texas; sons, Daniel Gonzales (Danny), Dave Rodriguez (wife Maria Conception), Riccardo Rodriguez (wife Criselda) and Orlando Rodriguez; daughter, Desire Silva (husband David); grandchildren, Thomas Gonzales, Nicole Liberman, David Silva, Cathleen Rodriguez, David Gonzales, Gabriela Rodriguez, Trey Rodriguez, Quintin Rodriguez, Christopher Rodriguez and Cooper Rodriguez and great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.
Robert was predeceased by son, Andrew Gabriel Gonzales.
Robert was a President & Manager of the National Little League in San Jose, Ca. from 1963 to 1968. He was also the CubMaster for the Boulder Creek Cub Scouts Pack 652 from 1972 to 1973. Robert was he was a pizza restaurant owner. He worked for Lockheed Martin from June 1959 to August 1993 in Sunnyvale, California; after more than 34 years of service he retired.
Robert and Sylvia had pet names for one another Vido and Vida. They moved from San Isidro and made a home in San Marcos, Texas. In his retirement, Robert enjoyed dancing with his loving wife, Sylvia, Vida, listening to music (he was fondest of Tejano music), he was a huge sports fan – loved the Dodgers and the San Francisco 49ers, enjoyed politics, playing poker, and making memories by spending time with his wife, sons, grandchildren, family and friends.

Thanks uncle Bob for all the good times in all your cool houses you came up with So much fun in Morgan Hill Boulder Creek gas light pizza motor cycle riding Aunt Theresa Danny and Andy you were the best uncle a crazy kid could have so many fun times I miss those days say hi to everyone give Aunt Terry a kiss for me thanks for the love and memories love your nephew Mark Herrera