Refugio “Benny” Gonzalez, age 58, of Holland, passed away Friday, March 5, 2021.
Benny was born in Alice, Texas to Refugio Gonzalez and Silvestra Ramirez on April 17, 1962. He attended school in Alice, Texas. He played many sports growing up and loved his Dallas Cowboys. Benny spent a lot of time on his grandfather’s ranch in Texas and also had a love for fishing and being outside. He was hard working and gifted with his hands, as well as, a natural when it came to auto mechanics. He was known to always have a powerful stereo system in his cars and you could hear him coming a mile away by his loud Tejano music. Ramon Ayala was one of his many favorites. Benny was also a people person. He constantly put others before himself and had a genuine heart for helping others. He would give you the shirt off his back. His respect for other people and easy smile gave him the ability to get along with anyone that he crossed paths with. His great sense of humor will be missed. Benny also l