Reydecel Gonzalez Castillo, 61, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024 in Meade County, Kansas.
He was born on May 2, 1963 in Bachiniva, Chihuahua, Mexico, to Rodolfo Gonzalez Dominguez and Elva Castillo.
On June 9, 1990, he married Sandra Luz Legarda in Mexico.
Reydecel worked for 23 years in Asphalt Plant maintenance.
Reydecel always enjoyed being around his family who he loved to brag about to the whole world especially about his grandchildren. He loved taking frequent trips to Mexico to visit his mother, friends and family. His favorite sport was baseball, his team was the KC Royals. He enjoyed patrolling Liberal in his ‘91 pickup truck which he treasured more than anything, or one of the other many many vehicles he owned. He loved fixing everything and helping everyone out with anything they needed, 9 times out of 10 he knew how to fix it. He took his title of being the family handyman very seriously. He always kept everyone accountable with his frequent lectures filled with advice and encouraging words. He liked being the father figure for everyone especially to his younger siblings. He enjoyed going to work and being around his coworkers who became his brothers. What he enjoyed the most was going around making sure everyone was okay all while wearing his handful of t-shirts, more than likely dirty jeans from work, and the same dads shoes that have been around for decades.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra Gonzalez of Liberal, Kansas
3 Daughters;
Brianda Vanesa Gonzalez of Liberal, Kansas
Sandra Gonzalez-Mares and her husband Octavio, of Liberal, Kansas
Reyna Gonzalez of Kansas City, Kansas
2 Grandchildren; Giovanni Gonzalez and Emma Alesandra Mares.
4 Siblings;
Hermelinda Gonzalez, Gloria Gonzalez, Clementina Gonzalez and Elio Gonzalez.
His mother, Elva Castillo Molinar.
He was preceded in death by his father, Rodolfo Gonzalez Dominguez, brother Martin Heralio Gonzalez, and 2 infant sisters and 1 infant brother, all named Socorro Gonzalez.
Visitation will be on Thursday, August 29, 2024 from 9am to 5pm at the Hornung Family Funeral Home, 1212 W 2nd Street, Liberal, Kansas.
Rosary will follow at 7pm at the Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 1510 N. Calhoun Ave., Liberal, Kansas.
Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, August 30, 2024 at 10am, at Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Reverend Augustine Owusu will be celebrating Mass.
Burial to follow at Liberal Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hornungfuneralhome.com
