This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: gonzalez Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/AUZ.2ACEB/706 Message Board Post: When Alberto and Paula Molina González decided to move to Dallas,TX in 1946 from Laredo, TX, little did they know that their strong work ethic, family values and goals were laying the foundation for their family's future. Alberto Sr. possessed a sixth grade education, yet he possessed a tremendous entrepreneurial spirit that his family would later inherit. Over a period of time, he learned to become a great insurance salesman and later a highly successful independent real estate investor. This success established his family's goals for his children: a better education, a better life, and most importantly, a dream that his sons would also become independent businessmen. Albert Jr. - the oldest son - and Frank, both obtained the first González family goal, a strong education in the Dallas parochial school system. Albert later graduated from the Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science and Frank graduated from Southern Methodist University. With strong educational backgrounds and solid Dallas roots, the González sons, with their father's advice, direction, and motivation, entered the mortuary business in 1977. Alberto Sr. realized that the Hispanic community in Dallas was not receiving the quality of service and care that it deserved. He envisioned a market that was about to explode in size and soon become truly Hispanic, not just of Mexican descent. This void in funeral service for the Hispanic community became the cornerstone for Albert Jr. and Frank to develop González Funeral Home Inc. into not only the largest and oldest Hispanic - owned mortuary in the Dallas - Ft. Worth area, but one of the largest independently - owned firms in North Texas. Expanding in size and service, the González brothers recognized the unique cultural, economic, and religious needs of the Hispanic community. The strong family ties of the González upbringing became the springboard for providing integrity and quality service. This is what familia creates for a successful business. Today, nearly 25 years later Alberto Sr. and Paula remember those early days in Dallas with pride and now see their grandchildren carry out the mission side-by-side with their fathers. Family Owned vs. Corporate Owned You can find them on New York's Wall Street. You can find us on Stemmons Freeway. The fact that the companies who control other area funeral homes are listed on the stock exchange means something. It means they answer to their stockholders, not our community. It also means, that to keep their stockholders happy, they often may have to resort to extremes to keep their trading value high. Not Us. At González Funeral Home, we answer only to you We always have. Dallas Area Corporate Managed Funeral Homes Calvary Hill Funeral Home, Cemetery & Mausoleum Crown Hill Cemetery David Clayton Funeral Home Grove Hill Funeral Home and Cemetery Holy Redeemer Cemetery (DeSoto, TX) Laurel Land Funeral Home and Cemetery Lincoln Funeral Home, Inc and Cemetery Little Bethel Cemetery (Duncanville,TX) Restland Funeral Home and Cemetery Roselawn Funeral and Cemetery Sacred Heart Cemetery (Rowlett, TX) Sparkman Hillcrest Funeral Home and Cemetery Sparkman-Crane Funeral Home Sparkman-Dickey Funeral Home It's no secret who owns our funeral home The González Funeral Home is owned and operated by the González Family. To you this means that the people serving you are familiar with the special needs of our community. It also means we can offer you that close, personal congeniality found only in a neighborhood friend. Perhaps most important, being family owned means we take special pride in our heritage and ability to provide you with the very best service. Family-to-family...we believe it truly makes a difference in the service you receive. The more you know about locally-owned and operated funeral homes the more you will come to appreciate the difference A singular focus Personal Pride A long term commitment A focus on families, not profits A knowledge of local customs and traditions Service that exceeds the city limits An investment in the community Professional Service by Licensed funeral directors Funeral Director on premises to answer your questions Bi-lingual employees Beautiful facilities w/ Three Chapels 92 well lit parking spaces. Valet parking (by request) Lowest Casket Prices in town. Lowest Markers and or Monuments in town Garden Patio dedicated to those who died serving our country Cafeteria for family (Coffee and Beverage machine) International Ship out! Provide assistance w/ Cemetery arrangements Offer financing for those who qualify Insurance assignment or Pre need accepted from other Funeral Homes Personalization of Service Custom Memorial Folders, Prayer Cards, and Thank you Cards Custom Casket insert Panel Custom Laminated Book Marks Custom Register Book and Register Sign Personalized Display Wall Video Tribute Online Obituary Angel Pins for family Bible presentation at Cemetery For More Information Contact Our Office: 3050 N. Stemmons Frwy. Dallas, TX 75247 Phone: 214-630-5341 Fax: 214-630-5350 info@gonzalezfuneralhome.com