Ben Treviño Gonzales

Ben Treviño Gonzales, age 87, went home to the Lord on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, after a battle with congestive heart failure. Ben was born on July 14, 1936 in Houston, Texas, to Lucia Treviño and Antonio D. Gonzales. He graduated from Jefferson Davis High School in 1954, and then enlisted in the United States Air Force where he proudly served as Airman First Class in Italy from 1954 to 1957, with an honorable discharge. After his military career, he married his sweetheart Mary Ramirez and started a family. He worked and attended night school at The University of Houston, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. He began working in the HVAC industry and later started his own company, A/C Engineered Systems, with his partner Ian Taxman where he enjoyed a long successful career. As an avid Astros fan, Ben enjoyed going to games with his family and clients. He was also very active with the Jefferson Davis Hispanic Alumni Association for many years and served on several boards including President. Ben’s hobbies revolved around his family. Many fond memories were made on family guy trips hunting and deep-sea fishing. Numerous summers were spent water skiing and camping with the kids and his brother’s family. He also enjoyed attending the grandkids’ sports. Later in life, he took snow skiing trips with his grandchildren and international travel with his wife and family. Ben was also a dedicated member of the Saint John Vianney Catholic Church for nearly 50 years and helped with fundraising on many occasions. He will always be remembered for his big heart, forever giving to others, and his jovial nature. Ben is preceded in death by his father, Antonio D. Gonzales; mother, Lucia Treviño; sisters, Frances G. Soria (Joe) and Margaret Meraz (David). Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Mary Ramirez Gonzales; his brothers, John Gonzales (Ernestine) and Victor Gonzales (Bertha); his children Ben Gonzales, Jr. (Ana), Cynthia Muñoz (Robert), Antoinette Anz (Brett), and Laura Heaton (Chuck), as well as his grandchildren. Pallbearers: Christopher Heaton (grandson) Joseph Heaton (grandson) Nicholas Anz (grandson) Micah Muñoz (grandson) Victor Gonzales (brother) John Anthony Gonzales (nephew) Zachary Gonzales (nephew) Frank Ramirez (nephew) Ben was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and will be laid to rest at the VA Houston National Cemetery. The family will be available to receive guests on Sunday, November 19, 2023 from 3:00 PM til 5:00 PM at Dettling Funeral Home, 14094 Memorial Drive, Houston TX 77079, with a Holy Rosary to be performed at 4:00 PM. The Mass of Christian Burial will commence at 10:30 AM on Monday, November 20, 2023 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 625 Nottingham Oaks Trail, Houston TX 77079, immediately followed by a reception on the church grounds so that Ben's friends and loved ones may continue to gather in fellowship. Ben will be escorted by police cortege to the Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston TX 77038, where he will receive military honors for a 2:15 PM shelter service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be given to St John Vianney church at https://www.stjohnvianney.org/give/donate/ or mailed to St. John Vianney Catholic Church 625 Nottingham Oaks Trail Houston, TX 77079 Please make a note on the check “In memory of Ben Gonzales”.

Ben Treviño Gonzales

July 14, 1936 - November 7, 2023