He graduated from St. Joseph Academy as valedictorian in 1956 and received his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree from the University of Texas at Austin in 1960. He married Guadalupe L. Gonzalez, Ph.D. in 1965, and they lived together in Brownsville, Texas. He leaves as his legacy two children: Tomas A. Gonzalez, M.D. (Jennifer Almonte-Gonzalez, M.D.), and Matiana Wright, Ed.D. (Turner Wright, M.D.) and three grandchildren Carolina Mia Vela, Tomas Roberto Gonzalez, and Marcos Luis Gonzalez.  He will be remembered as a wonderful husband, devoted father and grandfather, strong Catholic, and a really proud Longhorn alumnus. He was preceded in death by Trinidad and Margarita Gonzalez (parents), Marcos Mauricio Gonzalez (son), Ricardo David Gonzalez (son), Francisco Gonzalez (brother), Hector Gonzalez (brother), and Ruben Gonzalez (brother). He is survived by siblings Arnoldo (Alma) Gonzalez, Johnny (Karen) Gonzalez, Margarita Aguilar, Dorina (Xavier) de la Fuente, and Irma Gonzalez. Tomas was a registered pharmacist and was passionate about affecting the most positive change in people. He co-owned International Pharmacies Inc., Hector’s Pharmacy, Lindale Pharmacy, and Lindale Medical and Dental Clinic that served the Rio Grande Valley for over 40 years.
Visitation at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home in Brownsville, Texas, will occur from 4-7PM on Thursday, April 12, 2018. A Catholic Rosary will follow at 7PM. A Catholic Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, April 13, 2018, at 10AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Brownsville Texas. Burial to follow at Buena Vista Burial Park.
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I will always remember Uncle Tom looking over his counter while filling our prescriptions with his big friendly smile. He always had kind words and silly jokes. He was always by Aunt Lupitas”s side; always such an elegent couple.
May he rest in God’s glory.
My condolences to the Gonzalez family. Warmest regards to Mrs. Lupita Gonzalez. She was a supervising administrator at the Bilingual Education Department with BISD where i had the pleasure and honor of working for her. She and all her loved one are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tom seemed to be such a serious soul until you sat down with him for even a second. He would come up with the funniest comments and cause fun to happen immediately. He will be missed. Lupita, Tom, and Nena, my prayers are with you and your loved ones. You were truly the center of Tom’s universe.
A wonderful man always willing to help and answer any questions you may have. Rest in peace my friend
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