JOHNNY W. GONZALES, 59, a resident of Hernandez, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2016. He was born November 3, 1955. Johnny was preceded in death by his parents, Emilia and Philip Talachy of Espanola; brothers, Valentine Romero, Gilbert Gonzales, Leandro Talachy, Jerome Talachy, Philip Talachy Jr., and James Talachy. He worked for the city of Espanola. Loved his family very much, also enjoyed singing, camping and fishing.
He was survived by his 2 children, John James, and Leslie Ann Gonzales; 2 grandchildren, Richard and Malachi Gonzales; brother, Florindo Romero of Albuquerque, sisters, Ramona Jaramillo of Albuquerque, Renee Talachy of Alcalde, Jackie Ramirez of Albuquerque, and Emily and Dwayne Koon of Alcalde, and many nieces and nephews. A devotional Service will be held on Monday, August 22, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at El Buen Pastor Church in Española. The family of Johnny W. Gonzales has entrusted the care of their loved one to the DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Espanola Valley. 505-747-7477 –www.devargasfuneral.com