Gonzalo Robles Diaz, our loving father, was peacefully called by our Lord and our Savior to join them in everlasting life on Thursday, January 13, 2022.

"Chalo", as he was known by everyone, was born on June 17, 1937 in Vallecillo, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Virginia Robles and Gonzalo Diaz.

Not much is known about his early years growing up in Mexico, but one thing we do know, that is where he learned to play the piano.  He played beautifully, and when he moved to Texas, his playing and good looks caught the eye of a lovely lady named Josephine.  After a short courtship, they married on December 6, 1966 and started a family right away.

One of his proudest moments, after the birth of his children, was when he became a U.S. citizen on August, 22, 1991.

Over the years, Chalo, worked at Brentex Mills and then at Timco Industries until they closed their doors.  However, his true talent came when he started working at Tex-Tan Leather industries in Yoakum.  His craft and reputation preceded him, because he was asked by Tod Slone himself to come work for him creating one of a kind rodeo competition and championship saddles.  During his time working at Tod Slone Saddles, he created many beautiful, intricate saddles that are now all over the U.S. He worked there until his retirement.

That wasn't the end of his handy work.  He continued by building planters, birdhouses, wind chimes, and many, many toys for his grandchildren.

He was a loving husband and father, but nothing brought him greater joy than his grandchildren.

A devout Catholic, he was a kind hearted, soft spoken man that could light up your day with his smile.  He will be remembered by his family as a piano playing, expert whistler, naughty joke telling, Happy Meal treat sneaking, father and grandfather.

Chalo leaves a hole in the hearts of his daughter, Diana, namesake Gonzalo and his wife Ronii, step-daughter Nicole Sertuche, and three grandchildren Christopher, Ariana, and his partner in crime Matthew.

He is preceded in death by his parents, loving wife of 48 years Josephine Cervantes Diaz, sisters, Lydia Diaz Hinojosa, Gloria Irma Diaz Gonzales, Nora Diaz, brothers Jose Rogelio Diaz, Ovidio Robles Diaz, Gustavo Robles Diaz, and Carlos Robles Diaz.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 pm on Friday, January 21, 2022 at  Freund Funeral Home with a rosary recited at 6:30 pm.  Funeral mass will be held Saturday, January 22, 2022, 12 pm, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Cuero with Father Jacob Mendoza officiating.  Interment will follow at San Pedro Cemetery in Concrete.