Mario Gonzales Obituary (1969 - 2020)

Mario Alexander Gonzales Lansing Went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at the age of 51. Born June 18, 1969 in Fostoria, Ohio and raised by parents Marcelino and Rebecca (Martinez) Paniagua. Mario was a graduate of Lansing Sexton High School class of '88. He worked as an Aerospace mechanic for Pratt and Whitney for many years. Mario was an MSU fanatic and especially enjoyed watching them play football and basketball. He enjoyed working on cars, good barbeque food and socializing with friends. He loved spending time with people and was a friend to many. Mario also liked spending time with his Chihuahua, Gary and cat, Sabrina. Mario will be dearly missed by all who remember him. Preceding him in death were his brother, John Gonzales. Surviving are his mother and father, Rebecca and Marcelino Paniagua; brother, Jerry (Kelly) Martinez; sister, Silvia Gonzales; son, Mario Gonzales II; nieces and nephews, Jerry Jr., Alexandra, Christopher, Jennifer Ochs; great nieces, Natividad Cabrera, Kaylee Norris, Antonia Holland as well as many extended family and friends. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 from 1-3 pm & 5-7 pm with a Rosary prayer starting at 6:00 pm at Skinner Funeral Home, Lansing Chapel. To share memories and condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com