Marcus C. Gonzalez

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Marcus C. Gonzalez on January 19, 2025 at the age of 29 years. Marcus was truly a sweet and kind soul. He had a warmth about him that made anyone he was around feel comfortable and at ease. He was brilliant, caring, and brave. Through all the obstacles he encountered, he always faced them head-on and never gave up. Anything that required strategy and focus was always something Marcus excelled at. He loved music, nature, and exploring the mountain trails while living in Washington State. Marcus loved his family deeply and he always cherished the time spent when everyone gathered at his grandparents’ house. Marcus was the strongest person we knew and truly was the glue to this family. Not a single day will go by where he won’t be missed. He is and always will be our forever-loved warrior. We will miss how he loved the thrill of outsmarting the system in sports betting. He was his father’s guy, his buddy, and will always hold a special place in his heart. We’ll cherish all the fun we had together, whether it was watching baseball, basketball, or football games. He loved them all. His mother will miss his witty, argumentative banter and funny texts that always brighten her day. He always cared about our well-being because his heart was so big. His sisters will miss having a little brother to annoy them, but they also knew he loved them with all his heart. We’ve shared so many good times, both joyful and challenging, and we’ll always remember the laughter as well as the tears we’ve cried. He was our dearest and best friend, and our hearts will forever cherish him. We will love him more than words can ever say. Left to cherish Marcus’ memory is his father, Octavio Gonzalez Jr., and mother, Natthavadee Gonzalez. Beloved brother of Christina and Navadee Gonzalez. Marcus is also survived by his grandfather Octavio (Anastasia) Gonzalez and grandmother Yawalak Prasomsap. His loving cousins Esabella Gonzalez, Omar, Lena, and Rida Akel, Antonio Jr. and Armando, and his aunts and uncles who adored him; Elena Gonzalez, Natalia (Malek) Akel, Miguel Gonzalez, Antonio Gonzalez, Tom Prasomsap. He is preceded in death by his grandfather Panas Prasomsap. A Memorial Service for Marcus will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025, 2:00-6:00 PM at Delgado Funeral Chapel, 400 Landau Ave. at Jackson St. (Rt 6). Live webcasting of the memorial service is available online, for details call (815) 744-9220.

Marcus C. Gonzalez

March 4, 1995 - January 19, 2025