Obituary for Celestino "Ted" Gonzales
Celestino B. Gonzales (Ted)
April 6, 1941 – November 27, 2022
Celestino (Ted) Gonzales, age 81, of Waco Texas, gained his wings on Sunday, November 27, 2022
surrounded by his loved ones. Ted battled multiple health conditions and fought a courageous battle.
Viewing will be on Thursday, December 1, 2022, 6 pm, at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque
Boulevard, Waco, Texas 76710. Services will be on Friday, December 2, 2022 at 10 am, Father Benjie
officiating the Rosary at OakCrest Funeral Home followed by graveside service at Oakwood Cemetery.
Ted was born on Sunday, April 6, 1941 in Lott, Texas to Eugenia (Annie) Beltran Gonzales and Jesse
Gonzales. He is survived by his wife Sandy O. Gonzales, of 62 years, children Celestino (Teddy) Gonzales
Jr (JoAnn), Ray Gonzales, Yvonne (Bonnie) Stephens and Candice (Martin) Silva; grandchildren Mitch
Stephens (Morgan), Michael (Lauren) Stephens, Brianna (Barrett) Gonzales, Rylie (Matt) Gonzales,
Martin (Marty) Silva (Emily), Matthew Silva, Martt Silva (Neidi) and Major Silva; great grandchildren
Brayden, M.J., Lane, Jacob, Savannah (Savvy) and Blakley, last but not least their cat Missy. Ted is
proceeded in Heaven by his parents Jesse and Eugenia (Annie) Gonzales siblings Jesse, Angel, Sam, Jack,
J.B., Little Joe, Ramona and Alice. He was number 8 of 9 siblings and the last to join them in Heaven
with extended family/friends Roger DeYoung, Gilbert Beltran and Nelson Bass. Ted served in the United
States Army, member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, served on the Knights of Columbus and was a
Paint Contractor.
Ted was an awesome son, brother, husband, dad, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend to
many. He loved hunting and fishing, raising chickens, traveling with his wife and family but what
brought him the greatest joy was family. His pride and joy were his grandchildren and great
grandchildren. He was known as Uncle Ted to all and loved to be around them all. Ted was strong
minded and willed; he never sugar-coated anything. His humor and strength will be missed. He never
met a stranger and had a story for everyone. If he gave you a hard time than he loved you.
Pallbearers will be Mitch and Michael Stephens, Marty and Martt Silva, Matt Gonzales and Barrett
Browning.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Matthew Silva, Major Silva, Mike Ochoa and Alex Guerra.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Turnage, Dr. Falcone, Providence and ICU Unit,
Greenway Dialysis Center and a special thanks to Angelica and Adella and the entire team, Halcycon and
home healthcare nurse Sarah.
April 6, 1941 – November 27, 2022
Celestino (Ted) Gonzales, age 81, of Waco Texas, gained his wings on Sunday, November 27, 2022
surrounded by his loved ones. Ted battled multiple health conditions and fought a courageous battle.
Viewing will be on Thursday, December 1, 2022, 6 pm, at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque
Boulevard, Waco, Texas 76710. Services will be on Friday, December 2, 2022 at 10 am, Father Benjie
officiating the Rosary at OakCrest Funeral Home followed by graveside service at Oakwood Cemetery.
Ted was born on Sunday, April 6, 1941 in Lott, Texas to Eugenia (Annie) Beltran Gonzales and Jesse
Gonzales. He is survived by his wife Sandy O. Gonzales, of 62 years, children Celestino (Teddy) Gonzales
Jr (JoAnn), Ray Gonzales, Yvonne (Bonnie) Stephens and Candice (Martin) Silva; grandchildren Mitch
Stephens (Morgan), Michael (Lauren) Stephens, Brianna (Barrett) Gonzales, Rylie (Matt) Gonzales,
Martin (Marty) Silva (Emily), Matthew Silva, Martt Silva (Neidi) and Major Silva; great grandchildren
Brayden, M.J., Lane, Jacob, Savannah (Savvy) and Blakley, last but not least their cat Missy. Ted is
proceeded in Heaven by his parents Jesse and Eugenia (Annie) Gonzales siblings Jesse, Angel, Sam, Jack,
J.B., Little Joe, Ramona and Alice. He was number 8 of 9 siblings and the last to join them in Heaven
with extended family/friends Roger DeYoung, Gilbert Beltran and Nelson Bass. Ted served in the United
States Army, member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, served on the Knights of Columbus and was a
Paint Contractor.
Ted was an awesome son, brother, husband, dad, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend to
many. He loved hunting and fishing, raising chickens, traveling with his wife and family but what
brought him the greatest joy was family. His pride and joy were his grandchildren and great
grandchildren. He was known as Uncle Ted to all and loved to be around them all. Ted was strong
minded and willed; he never sugar-coated anything. His humor and strength will be missed. He never
met a stranger and had a story for everyone. If he gave you a hard time than he loved you.
Pallbearers will be Mitch and Michael Stephens, Marty and Martt Silva, Matt Gonzales and Barrett
Browning.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Matthew Silva, Major Silva, Mike Ochoa and Alex Guerra.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Turnage, Dr. Falcone, Providence and ICU Unit,
Greenway Dialysis Center and a special thanks to Angelica and Adella and the entire team, Halcycon and
home healthcare nurse Sarah.