Nick M. Gonzales
Nick Michael Gonzales, age 69, passed away due to complications of Interstitial Pulmonary Disease on November 24, 2020 with his wife and daughter by his side. Nick was born in 1951 in Denver, Colorado and was adopted by his parents J. Celestino Gonzales and Edonila Martinez Gonzales.
Nick married Barbara Hofheins June 27, 1970, together they raised 4 children. Even though their marriage ended in 1986, their respect and friendship continued throughout his life. He married Susan Kay Ivie Christmas in November 22, 1986 and altogether they have 7 children. They were later sealed in the Mount Timpanogos Temple.
Nick loved learning and attended BYU for communications where he received his BS degree, DeVry University for electronics, University of Phoenix for business where he received his Master’s degree. He was always learning new things and his passions were family, golf, photography, genealogy, hiking, biking, helping others, studying anything related to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and keeping a nicely mown lawn.
Nick was an electronic engineer and was fascinated with the intricate details of circuitry. His great love was looking through the electron microscopes where he worked at Micron/I.M. Flash. He had many years in the electronic field starting with Lawrence Laboratory in Livermore, California, Motorola, Philips Semiconductors (Signetic’s), Fairchild Semiconductor, L3 communications and then Micron/I.M. Flash. He retired at age 60 for medical reasons.
Nick enjoyed the outdoors and golfing was at the top of the list. He was able to get a job at the Cedar Hills golf course where he enjoyed working on the golf carts and to golf any chance he could. He was an avid hiker and one of his favorite places to hike was American Fork Canyon. He loved hiking the Timpanogos Cave Trail and two years ago he hiked to the cave over 120 times in one season. He loved the rangers and staff at the cave and would speak fondly of them often. He also loved hiking all the other trails in the canyon and several times to the top of Mt. Timpanogos. He was one of the instructors of the silver sneakers yoga and exercise class at AF Fitness center. He also ran, he completed 3 half marathons and multiple 5k charity races.
Nick and Susan served a stake mission together in Elk Grove, California where they worked with the full-time missionaries in the “tell me about your family” program.
Nick loved and enjoyed his friends, golf buddies and neighbors. He loved to help everyone.
He is survived by his wife Susan K. Gonzales, his children Sue Nicol (Scott), Paul Christmas, Clarrisa Lee (Justin), Ben Gonzales, Brian Christmas (Mary), Megan Montgomery (Jen), and Kellie Gonzales. Six grandsons, 6 granddaughters and 4 great grandsons.
Please join us in celebrating Nick’s life. A viewing will be held from 9:30 to 10:30am on Friday December 4, 2020 at the Cedar Hills 16th ward building located at 10455 North Ironwood Drive, Cedar Hills, Utah. Per family request, masks are respectfully required throughout the service. The funeral will be broadcast through Zoom following the viewing on Friday December 4th at 11:00 am.
Please join us at the following link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84958823992
Meeting ID: 849 5882 3992 Dial by your location 1-669-900-9128 US
Interment will be at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery following services.
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So sorry for your loss. It sounds like Nick lived a very full life and had lots of love.
Dad, I can’t believe you’re gone, it doesn’t seem real. I love you more than words can say- and you will be extremely missed from so many people’s lives. The world is not the same without you.
Love- your daughter
Our condolences Clarrisa.
Susan, Laprele and I are deeply saddened by the loss of our friend and great guy Nick. We so enjoyed both of you at the class reunion earlier this year. To me Nick was also a lifetime friend from childhood on. He was a great example to me and I don’t ever remember any thing that he did to hurt anyone. Instead he was always a good soul and I’m sure that is why the Lord has called him now, to teach others the gospel to others. We are sorry we didn’t get the chance to attend the Temple together so we will look for him when we cross the veil as he always was, with a happy smile on his face and a pure heart. Words cannot say what a great friend he was so please rejoice like we do in having known him. Sincerely and with Love, Michael and Laprele Martinez😪😪
Rest in the Lord’s loving arms my dear friend.
I am so sorry to hear of Nick’s passing. I will always have fond memories of Nick.
Nick was a great friend of mine we golfed together and seen each other at the course all the time he had a place he parked and so do I every time I pull in to the parking lot I will think of him I will miss him very much I wish I would have golfed more with him My heart goes out to the family there is nothing I can say to make it better I have lost 2 children and I know the pain and I’m sure you’re faith will get you through like it has me I send my love Art Gilbert
I am so sorry for your loss! Nick was an old friend and even a relative for awhile! I always remember Nick having lots of friends and no enemy’s! He was a very nice guy! Enjoyed following his hiking adventures on FB! His family can be very proud of the man he was!6
We loved Nick at the AF Rec center and have missed him. Such a great man! I hope you can feel love and peace with his loss. He will be greatly missed!!!
Danielle
I am so sorry for the loss of my brother Nick. I am sorry i did not see this post. I had Covid 19 at the Same time he was hospitalized. So i was not aware he had past. My condolonces to Susan and all his children. May Nick be at peace in Paradise.
Nick was more than my Father in Law, he was a friend! He never turned his back on anyone. Many people say they have room for one more. Nick lived it. This was one of his principles of life. Rest in Peace Nick! You will be missed by everyone that knew you!
Nick was a great man! I worked at the golf course with him for years. He was always a great friend and pleasure to talk to. We both shared a passion for hiking and would love to share our hiking experiences with each other. Rest in peace Nick. May you get a many a birdies and hike many peaks up there in heaven! 🤙🏼
My condolences to you and your family, Clarrisa. Sorry for your loss. 😔
My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this tender time with the loss of your patriarch. Nick is a great man and friend to all. I am grateful for the many miles we traveled together at the AF rec center—talking about and solving the world’s problems. He always expressed his love of the gospel and family. May you find the peace found in the Plan of Happiness during this temporary separation to sustain you until you meet again.
Susan. I was shocked to see this on My computer tonight. I am so very sorry for your loss. It is hard to say good by anytime but I think December just makes it harder. I know there is life after death and you will see him again. I did not know Nick very well but I did know he was a great man.
So sorry for your loss.🙏
Susan and family, we are so sorry to hear of Nick’s passing. We knew him from the rec center and bowling. He was a genuinely caring person. He will be missed by many.
Nick was a great person and friend. He was also my (older) brother-in-law for a time. I always enjoyed spending time hanging out and visiting with Nick. It had been quite some time since we last visited, and when we got to chat for a few minutes in Ely last, I can not really express how enjoyable and how much that meant to me.
Nick, you be greatly missed. It been a great fun working together along side during our times in IMFLASH. I will will forever remember the great times we had, the jokes that we crack, and forever you are the greatest mentor I had in my life.
Thank you Nick, and may you Rest In Peace.