It is with our greatest heartbreak we announce the passing of our beloved Adolfo (Adolph) Marquez Gonzales who joined his adored wife Rita of 61 years in Heaven, days after her death. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend.

Adolph died peacefully, on October 13, 2024, surrounded by his children and loved ones. Adolph was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on June 12, 1935, the youngest child of Juan and Isabel Marquez Gonzalez. He was a proud graduate of Roy Miller High School, class of 1954. He was nicknamed "Hoss" by his classmates and he excelled on the varsity track team. Adolph won district and regional titles, qualifying for State Championship. He competed in the 1954 Texas State Championship Meet and won 3rd place in the 880 yard dash. After graduation, Adolph studied at Del Mar College, the internationally renowned Mexico City College, and the University of Houston. Later in life, he was greatly honored to be inducted in the Buccaneer Sports Hall of Fame.

Adolph started his first business with his late brother, Arnold Marquez Gonzalez, and his late sister, Rosa Gonzalez, called the ARA Auto Parts in Corpus Christi. After this endeavor, Adolfo and Arnold started other businesses in construction and real estate. Adolph continued his love of construction and built many homes and apartments in Corpus Christi and large tracts in North Beach. He instilled in his family a great work ethic carrying on the proud tradition of residential and commercial development, inspired to follow in his father's footsteps in real estate. His father, Juan Gonzales was from a pioneering Corpus Christi family and the largest Hispanic land and rental property owner in Corpus Christi during his era. Adolph Gonzales family lineage is traced to the Coronado Expedition that traveled through Texas in 1540.

Adolph met Rita on a blind date and they were married April 21, 1963. They raised three children and worked hard to fulfilled their greatest dream of seeing each of their children graduate from college and having successful careers. Adolph was devoted to his Catholic faith and ensured his children were raised with the same faith, strong work ethic, and good college education.

Adolph is preceded in death by his greatly beloved wife, Maria Rita Utley Gonzales. He is also preceded by his parents Juan and Isabel Gonzalez, his siblings Juan Marquez Gonzalez, Rosa Marquez Gonzalez, Jose Marquez Gonzales and wife Julia Gonzales, Alphonso Marquez Gonzales and wife Dora Gutierrez Gonzales, Arnulfo Marquez Gonzalez and wife Virginia Galvan Gonzalez, Manuel Marquez Gonzales and wife Ana Marie Martinez Gonzales.

He is survived by his children Adolph Michael Gonzales (Shelly Li), Grace Marie Gonzales (Will Doiron), Carol Annette Alejandro (James); grandchildren Adolph Michael Gonzales (Stacie), Jacquelyn Annette Muennink (Andrew), Aric Marcus Gonzales (Emily Civis), Niclas James Alejandro, Alanna Marie Alejandro; and four great grandchildren, Michael and Kaiden Gonzales, and Wade and Mallory Muennink, who will continue his legacy.

The Gonzales family is grateful and appreciative to everyone who has loved and supported them during the immeasurable and great loss of both of our adored parents.

There will be a celebration of Adolph's life on Saturday, October 19, 2024
at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.
Public visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m.,
followed by recitation of the Holy Rosary at 11:00 a.m.
and the celebration of the Funeral Mass at 11:30 a.m.
The funeral procession will depart from the church at 12:30 p.m.
with burial to follow at 1:00 p.m. at the Gonzalez Family Plot
in Rosehill Memorial Park.

Arrangements are entrusted to Guardian Funeral Home - Corpus Christi.