Carlos H. Gonzalez Jr., 68, of Lebanon, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025. He was the husband of Madeline Valentin, with whom he celebrated 25 years of marriage.
Born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, Carlos was the son of the late Carlos H. Gonzalez Sr. and Rosa Molini Arroyo. Of the Christian Faith, he proudly served in the U.S. Army as a maintenance technician and retired after 30 years of faithful service.
Carlos enjoyed cooking all kinds of food and earned a diploma as a chef. He was always known as a hard worker, had a very mechanical mind, and was able to fix anything. Carlos had nine Bichons for which he cared. They provided him with much joy. More than anything, Carlos loved his family and spending time with them.
In addition to his wife, Valentin, Carlos is survived by two daughters; two sons; and 20 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister.
Family and friends will be received from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 9, and Wednesday, Sept. 10, at the Snyder Bean Funeral Home, 890 Isabel Dr., Lebanon, PA 17042. An additional viewing will be held from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 11. Funeral services will follow at 12 p.m. Carlos will be laid to rest with military honors at 2 p.m., following the funeral at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
