August 2004 Issue

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George Gonzales: In Celebration of His Life
August 25, 1964 - December 19, 2004

Longtime community activist, entrepreneur and publisher George Gonzales was found dead of an apparent heart attack at his Sunday, December 19.

His loss will be felt throughout the LGBT community as he touched so many organizations, causes and individuals during his life. Former three-time gay pride president and present member of both the Billy DeFrank Center and ProLatino Boards of Directors, George recently focused his attention on creating and establishing San Jose's only gay-owned and -operated restaurant and bar.

This business, the Brothel Restaurant and Splash Bar & Grill, will continue operations with its investors coming together to fill the breach left by Gonzales.

For years, George Gonzales has rallied the gay community to rise to its best potential and has created businesses or services to fill voids left in our LGBT family. He was a rare individual who showed the courage of his convictions as he went forth—not just with talk—but with action, to solve community problems and meet community needs. His latest venture was an apt reflection of the human being George Gonzales was.