Mercedes GonzalesSan AngeloMercedes Gonzales, 66, of San Angelo, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017 at his residence. Mercedes was born on Feb. 25, 1951 to Mercedes and Estefania (Davila) Soto in San Angelo. He worked as a paint and body repairman for A&D Paint and Body Shop for many years.Some of Mercedes' hobbies were music, dancing, playing dominos, and especially playing with their dog, Tootsie. He was a very hard working man and a devoted Christian.Mercedes is survived by his loving spouse of 11 years, Mary Rose; son, Carlos Gonzales of Austin; daughters, Grace R. Pena and Rosemary R. Rojas; mother, Estefania Soto; brother, Juan Soto Jr., all of San Angelo; 11 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren, along with several nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his father, Mercedes Gonzales Sr.; a brother, Joe David Soto; and a sister, Adela Tavares.A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017 in the Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with Bruno Aguilar, officiating under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to his very close friends, Abraham and Idalia Davila and family; a very special friend, Junior Davila, and Bud Edmonson with yellow cab. They would also like to thank Kindred Hospice and team, but especially nurse Cathy Osborne for all the loving care and support shown to Mercedes during his illness.The family suggests in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the Kindred Hospice Foundation, 3350 Riverwood Parkway, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30339.Online condolences can be given at RobertMassie.com.