Trinidad Gonzales Jr., born on June 28, 1941, in Los Angeles, California, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family.

He made his home in Lompoc, California.

He was a devoted husband to Rebecca Gonzales. A loving father to Carlotta Poole (husband Mark) and Sophia Pate (husband Jim), and a beloved grandfather to Lydia Johnson, Daniel Poole, Derek Duran, and preceded in death by his grandson Brandon Pate, whom he now joins in eternal rest. Great-grandchildren: Gaven Johnson, Logan Johnson, Roman Johnson, Taylie Duran, Quinn Poole, and Gibson Poole.

Trinidad found joy in life’s simple pleasures. He loved listening to vinyl records, tending to his garden, and spending peaceful moments at home.

His family and friends will miss him greatly; however, they find comfort in the promise of eternal life and reunion in Heaven.

“If love could have kept you here, you would have lived forever.”