"I must fight and win this struggle for my sons, and they must know from me Who I am."
From
"I am Joaquin/Yo soy Joaquin"
by Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales
Rodolfo Corky Gonzales 1928 - 2005
Obituary
This splendid and gilded husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, warrior and chief, embraced death with all the love and passion in which he danced with life. His historic effort will never be forgotten.
Rodolfo Corky Gonzales, age 76, passed away on April 12, 2005. He was preceded in death by his parents Federico and Indalesia Gonzales. He is survived by his loving wife and partner Geraldine, children, Nita (Steve), Charlotte (Vic), Gina (Randy), Gail, Rudy, Joaquin (Trudy), Cynthia, Valerie (Jorge), 3 brothers, 24 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren.
Donations can be sent to The Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales Foundation at Mountain States Bank.
Contact information: Charlotte Gonzales 720-353-8402