GONZALEZ, Angel Noe 11/18/192904/04/2019 Angel Noe Gonzalez took his rest Thursday morning, April 4, 2019. He was home, surrounded by family and loved ones. It is nearly impossible to overstate the important role he played in the education of children; specifically bilingual and Mexican American children in the state of Texas. Over his storied career in education, Angel was a teacher, coach, principal, Assistant Superintendent (Dallas ISD and Houston ISD), Superintendent (Crystal City ISD), Director of Multilingual Programs (Oakland Unified School District and Dallas ISD), Chief Consultant for the TEA, and Branch Chief for Program Operations in the Office of Bilingual Ed for the US Office of Education. Perhaps, however, the best professional title we can use to define Angel is Educatorat every level, in every position, in every community in which he served. He truly was an educator of rare commitment and drive, one with an amazing dedication to creating an equal educational opportunity for all students. Angel is survived by his wife Diola, whom he referred to as "my wife, my partner and my best friend." Angel is also survived by his children Sylvia Gonzalez, Richard Roel (Cheryl) Gonzalez, and Diana Gonzalez; and his grandchildren Angel Noe Gonzalez, Alejandro Rene Gonzalez, Angela Marie Gonzalez, Ricardo Adrian Gonzalez, and John Roland (Vicky) Garcia. Please help us celebrate the life of our beloved Angel, a loving family man, and a true legend in the education of Texas children, especially the most underserved and disenfranchised groups. Papa, you were that energetic leader, and we thank you for all you did for us; we love you, and will miss you immensely. We also wanted to say thank you to the compassionate Nurse Betty. You were just what he needed Hook 'Em! Funeral arrangements for Angel are as follows: Rosary: Thursday, April 11, 6-8pm at Sparkman-Crane Funeral Home, 1501 Garland Road, Dallas, TX 75218. Funeral Mass: Friday, April 12, 11am at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 3030 Gus Thomasson Road, Dallas, TX 75228. Lunch to follow Funeral Mass in St. Pius X Parish Hall. Memorial Service: Saturday April 13, 1pm at Sparkman-Crane Funeral Home. **WEAR TEXAS ORANGE** In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to: The Leonides and Genoveva Guerra Gonzalez Endowed Scholarship Fund The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Office of Institutional Advancement, EITTB 1.210 1201 W. University Drive Edinburg, TX 78539 Contributions can also be made online at https://give.utrgv.edu/students. This link will take you to the "Division for Institutional Advancement" page. Scroll down to the "Give To:" line. Select "Other" and reference the Leonides and Genoveva Guerra Gonzalez Endowed Scholarship. The complete obituary can be found at www.sparkman-crane.com.