Elsa – Ricardo Gonzalez, 60, passed away Friday, July 11, 2014 at Edinburg Regional Hospital. He was born on December 4, 1953 in Elsa, TX. Ricardo was a calm and peaceful man who greatly loved his wife and children. He is survived by his wife, Virginia O. Gonzalez; son, Marcial Cavazos; daughters, Celinda C. Sanchez, Norma Gonzalez, and Lucinda S. (Alvaro Saenz) Gonzalez; brother, Noe Gonzalez; and sisters, Amada Campos and Isabel Hernandez. Also surviving are 9 grandchildren. Ricardo is preceded in death by his parents, Ramon and Sofia Gonzalez; son, Ricardo Gonzalez; brothers, Jose Pruneda, Juan Gonzalez, Virginio Gonzalez, Silvano Gonzalez; and sister, Jesusa Salinas. Viewing for Ricardo will be held Monday, July 14, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Viewing will continue Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at 12:00 noon at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Elsa. Burial will follow at Highland Memorial Park in Weslaco, TX.