Garrett Lee Gonzales
1987-2023
Garrett Lee Gonzales
Garrett Lee Gonzales of Albuquerque, New Mexico, the First of His Name, Breaker of Deadlift Records, the Giver of Gains, Lord of Legion, and King of Legion Iron Gym, was born into this world in June of 1987. Before his first breath, ‘til his unexpected last, on May 18, 2023, Garrett always was and always will be a force to be reckoned with.
Garrett received his Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering from UNM and interned at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and The Palo Verde Generating Station. Garrett was also published in the Journal of Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry for his work on “Synthesis of Nitric Oxide Probes with Fluorescence Lifetime Sensitivity.” He then completed three years of medical school at UNM while starting his own business, opening a gym, and amassing a loyal following on social media. Often, Garrett bit off more than he could chew, but he preferred it this way. Garrett always did things his way.
To read his full obituary & sign guestbook, please visit: garrettgonzales.wixsite.com/longlivegary
Garrett is survived by his father, Jerry; mother, Mona Lisa; sister, Loretta; grandmothers, Elma and Connie; his girlfriend, Serena; and other extended family members.
Garrett’s memorial service will be held on June 16th, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the UNM Alumni Memorial Chapel (off University and Las Lomas), followed by his burial at Mt. Calvary Cemetery (1900 Edith NE), and Celebration of Life at 1:30 p.m. at Los Altos Golf Course (9717 Copper NE).
In honor of Garrett’s vibrancy and love of eccentric fashion, we ask those who attend his services to wear something colorful. In lieu of flowers, Garrett’s family humbly asks for donations sent to GoFundMe (gofundme.com/f/longlivegary) to cover memorial expenses as well as expenses for Legion Iron Gym.
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