Victor J Gonzalez
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July 29, 1969 – February 13, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Victor J. Gonzalez, age 55, who left us to be with the lord on February 13th, 2025. Victor was born on July 29th, 1969, to Roman and Herminia Gonzalez. He grew up in Independence Mo. and graduated from Chrisman High School in 1988 and was already happily married to his beloved wife, Sonia Horton, with whom he shared his life and love.
Victor was a devoted husband, proud grandfather, and great father to his six children: Crystal, Victor Jr., Ciara, Nicholas, Ricky, Luis and his son at heart Dustin.
Family was at the heart of everything he did, and he worked tirelessly to provide for them from a very young age. After dedicating almost 25 years of service to Ford Motor Company, Victor retired on May 1st, 2024, due to complications from End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Throughout his life, Victor enjoyed spending time in his garage fixing things, being outdoors, gathering with friends and family for birthdays, barbeques, karaoke, boxing and watching the Kansas City Chiefs. His love for conversation was known to many, as he could always be found on the phone, staying connected with his friends and loved ones.
He was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents, his father Roman Gonzalez, his grandsons Angelo Michael Cook, Ethan and Evan Cassidy, his father-in-law Billy Horton, and his brother-in-law Gary Horton. He is survived by his wife, Sonia Gonzalez; his daughter Crystal Yanez (Gerardo) and grandchildren Jerry and Victoria; his son Victor Jr. Gonzalez (Mary) and grandchildren Natalie, Victor III, and Leo; his daughter Ciara Gonzalez (Justin) and grandchildren Riddik Hinton and Evalyna Peterson; his son Nicholas Gonzalez (Megan) and step grandchildren Brooklyn and Gracie Jones; his son Ricky Gonzalez (Diana) and grandson Noah; his son Luis Gonzalez; his son at heart Dustin Cassidy (Rachael) and grandchildren Knoa and Koda; his mother-in-law Evelyn Horton; his mother, Herminia Gonzalez; his brothers Roman Gonzalez (Mary), Reuben Gonzalez (Graciela), Miguel Gonzalez (Donna); His sister Veronica Harter (Charles); and a host of many more nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and other family members and friends whom he loved very much.
Victor’s fighting spirit, memory and legacy will live on through his family and all those who knew him, he was a man of love, hard work, and dedication, and he will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at St. John LaLande Church, located at 805 NW R.D. Mize Road. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM, followed by Mass at 11:00 AM.
He will truly be missed and loved by the whole family. May God comfort the family always and May perpetual light shine upon him and Eternal rest granted unto him through the mercy of God rest in peace.
Love Chris & Veronica Harter and family
I miss you so much dad, this is crazy, doesn’t feel real, I miss walking downstairs and seeing you in your chair talking on the phone. I miss your big smile and when you wink when you’re telling a joke. I know I will see you again. I love you so much. Thank you Jesus for my dad. ❤️
You will be greatly missed Vic. You were so much more than a brother in law. We will miss your presence, your laughter and your loving disposition. Until we meet again, we love you.
My deepest condolences to Victor Jr., Mary, and the entire Gonzalez family.
~Your Twitter Sister Claudia
My deepest sympathy to a wonderful family at this time of loss. Victor was such a great person and will be missed.
My heart is broken 💔 Vic had such a big heart and contagious laugh, always a jokester, he was for sure one of a kind! Our family won’t be the same without him but we have wonderful memories to carry with us forever. I love you Big Vic, Sonia and the rest of the Gonzalez family. Lifting us all up in prayer during this very difficult time. Hugs ♥️
On behalf of Lighthouse Church of Independence our thoughts, prayers, and condolences go out to the Gonzalez family. May God provide His strength and comfort in this difficult season.
Psalms 34:18.
Dad you will truly be missed!
Thank you for keeping your promise to me and Riddik. You are the best Father ever. My heart hurts but I know you wouldn’t want me hurting. I miss you so much, your calls and text saying I love you mija everyday. So Thankful you got to meet Evalyna born. Riddik misses his best friend papa. Your legacy will live on!
I always enjoyed our times around Victor. He always made you feel welcome and had alot of great times. He had to leave too early and will be sorely missed. Our love and prayers go out to all of the family.
My heartfelt condolences to Victor’s family. He will be missed deeply by so many. I take comfort in knowing that he’s with his family and his Heavenly Father. May God bless and comfort you.
I’ve known Vic since I was 15 years old and he always treated me like one of his own. He had such a big presence and there is a big empty space now that he is gone. I will miss his jokes and his laugh and him always taking my side over Victor’s. The kids and I love you big guy. ❤️
You will be miss uncle Victor
Still want to thank you again for taking me in your household when times was tough for me and my family. You were a great father and awesome uncle. I will miss them times that we all spent with you cooking,out working on lawn mowers in the garage a taking on the phone with you
I love and miss you so much dad! I miss all the random phone calls so much already and it hasn’t even been a month yet. You would literally call me for no reason just to se what I was doing all the time. It was always right as I sat down for dinner and then you started doing it on purpose just to ask me what we were having. I’m gonna miss that for the rest of my life. I love you so so much. 💔
We Love you Big Vic! Our hearts are broken… We will miss your hearty laugh and the jokester you were!! We will always Cherish the memories!
Sending lots of love, prayers and hugs to you Sonia, Crystal, lil Vic, Ciara, Ricky, Nick, Louis and extended Gonzalez family..❤️
We will miss you uncle Vic! You sure new how to make everyone laugh! We will cherish all the memories! Lots of love and prayers to you aunt Sonia, Crystal, lil Vic, Ciara, Ricky, Nick and Louis and the rest of the Gonzalez family! ❤️💛
We miss you so much Vic. You were too young and taken way too soon from us. I remember feeling terrified to meet you and Sonia for the first time. You immediately made me feel welcome and put me at ease, telling Nicholas to make sure I got something to eat and started talking with me to get to know me. The girls miss you so much also. Thank you for loving them and treating them as your own. You always made sure we were taken care of. I am going to miss our heart to hearts, the laughter, your stories, and listening to you talk on the phone while on the swings outside or around the bonfire. I am going to miss going to manny’s to get burritos. We miss you showing up randomly here and honking your horn. There is just so much I am going to miss. I still find myself wanting to pick up the phone and call you for advice. I promise you this though Vic, I will take care of Nicholas, be good to him and love him wholeheartedly. You raised a kind, loving, wonderful man and the girls and I are so lucky to be apart of your family. This kind, loving, wonderful family you and Sonia created. We love you Vic. I pray we all find comfort. You will forever live our hearts and never be forgotten.