Eric Anthony Gonzales, age 25, of Lakewood, CO, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 30, 2022. Eric was born on February 8, 1997, in Denver, Colorado.
Growing up, Eric split his time between Lakewood, CO & Thornton, CO attending elementary & middle school in Thornton, CO. During high school, he attended Lakewood High School, graduating in 2015. He performed various jobs, most recently being a commercial plumber.
Playing video games and loving on pets were two of his favorite past times. He also enjoyed many sports, but playing football was one of his true loves. Eric had joined his first football team with TJFL at the age of six and continued to play on through high school & one year at Midland University in Fremont, NE. After college, he enjoyed playing on a recreational flag football team, The Rebels - he was #5 GONZO.
Eric had an immense love for the outdoors. He enjoyed spending weekends camping with friends, fishing, & hiking. He also enjoyed taking his motorcycle out for a ride any chance he could.
Eric had a deep love for his family and cherished the time they would spend together for the holidays playing practical jokes on each other and enjoying family dinners together.
He leaves behind his mother, Tonya Sanchez, and father, Tracy Gonzales, his siblings, Amanda Gonzales & Aidan Moody, and numerous aunts, uncles, & cousins.
