Aging Parent

Gilbert Gonzales and his family seek out joy and laughter even in the midst of mourning for Gilbert’s beloved wife, Consuelo.

Gilbert regularly reads the comics and shares his favorites to try to lighten his day.

Gilbert regularly reads the comics and shares his favorites to try to lighten his day.

Gilbert gardens in the backyard.

Gilbert gardens in the backyard.

The Lord's Prayer at Consuelo's grave.

The Lord’s Prayer at Consuelo’s grave.

A drive through the cemetery where Consuelo is buried.

A drive through the cemetery where Consuelo is buried.

The family gathers together in the workshop of Rodriguez Brothers Memorials. Gilbert built this building in the 60s.

The family gathers together in the workshop of Rodriguez Brothers Memorials. Gilbert built this building in the 60s.

Gilbert approves the final design for the gravestone that he and his wife will share.

Gilbert approves the final design for the gravestone that he and his wife will share.

Carolyn cleans the Gonzales home.  She keeps the household running and provides invaluable companionship.

Carolyn cleans the Gonzales home. She keeps the household running and provides invaluable companionship.

Liz (Gilbert's daughter-in-law) shows Pop a funny Facebook video of two family members trying to cut down a tree.

Liz (Gilbert’s daughter-in-law) shows Pop a funny Facebook video of two family members trying to cut down a tree.

Pop’s “sanctuary” is his bedroom which he shares with three little dogs.

Pop’s “sanctuary” is his bedroom which he shares with three little dogs.

Gilbert "Pop" shows a comic strip to his son Joe and together they share a moment of laughter.

Gilbert “Pop” shows a comic strip to his son Joe and together they share a moment of laughter.