Anthony "Bucket" Gonzales' Obituary
Anthony “Bucket” Gonzales
Sunrise: December 15, 1981
Sunset: February 27, 2019
Anthony Dawin Gonzales was born on December 15, 1981 in Canton, Michigan to Isabelita Rogers and Terry Martin. Anthony was raised in Warren, Michigan. Raised Catholic, he served as an Altar Boy. He enjoyed playing various sports. He also loved watching wrestling as a child and adult. He lived in various different states during his adult life. He lived in Oklahoma, Massachusetts, Nevada, and his last home in Phoenix, Arizona. His favorite pastimes are riding his motorcycle and singing karaoke.
Anthony attended Fitzgerald High School in Warren, MI. He enrolled in Glendale Community College (Glendale, AZ) where he earned multiple certificates in various trades. Tony was employed by Hayden Electric as an Electrician. Anthony continued to pursue his career as a Mechanic as well.
Anthony had an infectious grin and wonderful personality. He truly touched everyone with his giving nature, singing, and ability to make you laugh like no other. Anthony loved nature and pets. He had multiple dogs and an iguana.
Anthony is survived by his parents, his step-father James Rogers, his fiance Amy Sholly. His children, Alyssa Renee, Gabriel Anthony, Navaeh Helena, Aurora Charity, and Roman Anthony. His sisters, Savannah Martin and Tahnee Pace (Juan Pace). His step-brother, Rapheal. Anthony had multiple Aunts and Tita Lourdes, Tita Nora, Tita Tessie (Tito Rick), Tita Jing, Tita Arlene, Tita Mona (Uncle Vann), Tito Al, Tito Ernesto (Tita Tessie), Tito Fernando, Tito Bayani (Tita Remy). Cousins, Cynthia Taylor (Paul Taylor), Rolando Gonzales (Tina Gonzales), Michelle Gonzales, Michael Gonzales (Stephanie Gonzales), Penelope Gonzales, Jennifer Gonzales, Rosalinda Habal (Eric Habal), Raquel Penn (Bobby Christ), Angela Penn, Edwin Bautista, Alvin Bautista, Ava Bautista (George). Anthony also had countless friends and brothers from his Motorcycle Club (Exiled Bastards, Phoenix, AZ).
Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 14th from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Hopcroft Funeral Home, 31145 John R. Road, (1 block North of 13 Mile Road, West side of John R. Road), Madison Heights, Michigan. The Funeral will be held on Friday, March 15th beginning with 9:00 am - Instate followed by the Funeral Mass at 9:30 am at St. Mark Church, Warren, Michigan. Burial will be at White Chapel Cemetery, Troy, Michigan.
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