NEWARK - Matthew Alan Gonzales, of Newark, passed away with love and support of his wife, parents, and siblings, on Tuesday, January 15, 2019. He was 36.
Mr. Gonzales was born August 12, 1982 in Wilmington, Delaware to Kirk Francis Gonzales and Catherine Ann Garbutt Gonzales.
Two of the proudest moments of Matt's life were the birth of his twin daughters and becoming an iron worker at the Local 401 in Philadelphia. He grew up in Newark, and followed in his father's footsteps, joining the iron workers union in 2013 in Philadelphia, PA; and went on to become a journeyman iron worker. Mr. Gonzales attended St Elizabeth Ann Seton church where he and his wife, Krystle were married; his daughters were also baptized there. He was a boxing enthusiast and loved animals.
He was welcomed into heaven by Benjamin Hendrickson (step father) and Ira Garbutt (maternal grandfather).
He will be forever loved by his wife, Krystle Nicole Nguyen Gonzales; twin daughters, Madisyn Caroline and Kennedy Luc Gonzales; his mother Catherine Hendrickson; his father and stepmother Kirk and Susan Gonzales; Father in law Minh Nguyen; maternal grandmother Caroline Brandner; brother Kirk Gonzales Jr and significant other Shaney Gallaher; brother Jason Gonzales; sister Lindsay Hendrickson and significant other Luis Dyer; Step Siblings Kelly and wife Amber Ricketts; Jody & husband Steve Digerness; Steven and wife Stacy Ricketts; and his nieces and nephews; Jazzy, Sebastian, Hailey, Quinton, Liam, Ethan, Lachlan, Vincent, and Gunner.
Funeral Services will be held 10:30 AM, Saturday January 26th, at St. Elizabeth Ann-Seton Church, 345 Bear-Christiana Road, Bear, DE 19701-1048 (visitation prior will be TBD). Immediately following the service, there will be a potluck reception at the Elkton Moose Lodge, located at 71 Cherry Hill Rd, Elkton, Maryland 21921.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made at https://www.gofundme.com/support-for-the-gonzales-nguyen-family for funeral expenses and support for his twin daughters.
Letters of condolences and guest book may be signed at www.torbertfuneral.com