Jose “Moiselio” Gonzales, loving husband, father, brother, and uncle, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on October 31st, 2025. He was born on October 14th, 1929, in Llano, New Mexico, to Adonay and Margarita Gonzales. Moises grew up with five brothers: Joe, Patricio, Luciano, Arnold, and Johnny. He also grew up with four sisters: Dimetria, Lila, Rufina, and Rachel.

He grew up on the farm. When he was young, he and his brothers worked as sheepherders to support their family. As a child, he loved picking piñon in Llano, Chamisal, and Dixon. While residing in Llano, he met Carolina Vasquez, the love of his life. They got married in Taos, New Mexico. He relocated to Tooele, Utah, shortly after their marriage and began working for the Civil Service. Shortly after moving to Utah, he sent for his wife to join him in Tooele. He planned to join the military, but when he discovered he was going to be a father, he decided to stay at home with Carolina and raise a family. Soon after, they welcomed their first child, Fabiolita.

Carolina's mother grew ill shortly after relocating to Tooele, so the family relocated to Leadville, Colorado. He held many mining jobs during his time in Leadville. He worked at a smelter. He also worked at Climax, where he had the Stork-level job. He also worked at Climax as a hang-up timberman, contractor, relief supervisor, and open-pit operator. He also worked in Gilman. He also did odd jobs, notably for the Forest Service. After retiring from mining, he spent the rest of his working career working with his wife, who worked in Vail for Bart and Andrew. During their time working in Vail, Bart and Andrew treated Moises and his wife, Carol, with kindness. Their children and grandchildren took turns helping their parents/grandparents work in Vail and cherished the time they spent working with them.

Moises was a devoted husband and parent. He started his family in Stringtown, in a modest cabin-style home. They moved to their current home on the east side of Leadville after a few years had passed. Moises bought a house for his family, but the walls were so thin that you could see through them. He worked hard to build a house and create a loving home for his nine children, as well as his niece, Ignacita, and nephews, Bonefacio and George, whom he also helped raise. He raised them to work hard and help with household chores. They were also raised to take care of one another. Moises' children fondly remember packing into their family's '59 Chevy and picking cherries and piñon as a family.

Moises and Carol were active in the Catholic community and the Moose Hall. Moises enjoyed many hobbies, such as bowling, fishing, and camping. He especially loved hunting. His sons and grandsons enjoyed many hunting trips with him. He also enjoyed watching the Denver Broncos and the Denver Nuggets. Carol and Moises especially enjoyed gambling. He enjoyed playing blackjack for hours. Moises enjoyed going to Las Vegas, where he would meet his siblings at the Plaza to play bingo. When his children and grandchildren visited, Moises enjoyed pulling out the cards and playing Blitz and poker with them.

Moises cherished his family and hosted countless Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings at the Moose Hall in Leadville. Moises would always start the celebrations with a drink to commemorate the occasion. Moises also enjoyed family reunions and spending time with his siblings. As his family grew, he enjoyed many family get-togethers with them. He especially enjoyed weddings. He attended numerous family weddings where he and his wife were responsible for leading the Marcha. The time Moises treasured the most was with his wife, Carolina, with whom he celebrated 76 years of marriage. There are many unforgettable memories that his family will treasure for a lifetime. We will always remember his way of saying goodbye, "Hasta pronto!"

He is preceded in death by his father, Adonais, and his mother, Margarita, as well as his brothers and sisters: Joe, Luciano, Arnold, Patricio, Dimetria, Lila, Rufina, and Rachel. His children, Polly and Toby, also preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his daughters-in-law, Ilene and Patricia Gonzales; his grandchildren, Frederick Jr. and Bernadine Martinez; Toby Gonzales; Angelo Gonzales; and Steven Martinez.

He is survived by his wife, Carolina Gonzales. Children: Fabiolita Gonzales; Gilbert Gonzales; Bella (Wade) Ruble; Gloria (Frederick) Martinez; Steven Gonzales; Jimmy (Judy) Gonzales, and Bob Gonzales. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren: Phil Jr. (Gypsy) Salazar, Paula Salazar, Pamela (Mike) Donoher, Nadine (Jose) Gomez; Bryan (April) Ruble; Bernice (Michael) Sandoval; Valerie (William II) White; Terri (Dewayne) Ruble; Dominic Gonzales; Adrian (Kera) Gonzales; Thomas F. (Erik) Allen-Martinez; Adam Gonzales; and (Laurie Gonzales and Michelle Martinez). Surviving Great Grandchildren: Crystal (Ricky) Parker, Jade (Brian) Lopez, and Phil Salazar III; Elijah Salazar, Alyssah (Solomon) Popovich, Janessah (Trevor) Caldwell, and Joseph Ramirez; Michael and Darrin Donoher; Michael and Justin Ruble; Jesse, Xavier, and Isaiah (Marina) Arellano; Matthew, Brayden, and Michael Sandoval; William III, Savanna, and James White; Rainy Dunn; Avrion, Gabriel, and Anthony Gonzales and Carlos Arias; Isaac (Mary), Jacob (Tiffany), Emily, and Sarah Gonzales and Naomi (Bridger) Haacke; Damian and Anthony Martinez; and Jeremiah Gonzales. Surviving Great-Great-Grandchildren: Lilly and Hazel Lopez, Evelyn Ruble, Tidus and Sora Gonzales, Elliot Arellano, Elijah Arellano, Adalee Haacke, Loreai Gonzales, Aiden and Austin Bombard, and Vionni Jae Vialpando-Arias.

A mass and rosary was held for him on Saturday, November 8th, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.