After 15 years of service to the Rio Grande City CISD as a Security Officer, Gonzalez has officially retired. Chief Hernan Garza presented Gonzalez with plaque for his hard work and devotion to his job. He has been married to Angelica for 44 years and has four children; Olga, Lilia, Edna and Jose Israel. With some free time on his hands Gonzalez plans to do some traveling. One of his first stops will be at South Padre Island with his brothers and sisters. He also enjoys hunting and plans to spend some time doing just that on his ranch.