Cody Joe Gonzalez

Cody Joe Gonzalez, born on November 24, 1986, in Fort Stockton, Texas, passed away on March 13, 2026, in Odessa, Texas, surrounded by his loved ones.

Cody grew up in Fort Stockton, where he graduated from Fort Stockton High School. He went on to become a skilled diesel mechanic, a career that reflected his remarkable talent for fixing anything. Those who knew him knew there was little he could not repair. He took great pride in his work and was always ready to lend a helping hand to family and friends in need.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Froilo Gonzalez Sr. and Etelvina Gonzalez; his maternal grandfather, Frank Chavarria Sr.; his aunt, Bessie Acosta; and his uncles, Frank Chavarria and Gabriel Chavarria.

Cody is survived by the love of his life, Amanda Gonzales, and their three children, Gio Fernandez, Savannah Conner, and Max Gonzalez. He is also survived by his oldest son, Josef Hernandez. He leaves behind his mother and stepfather, Gracie and Eddie Terrazas of Midland; his father, Froilo Gonzalez, Jr. and Suzanna Gonzalez of Fort Stockton; his siblings, Maggie Hinostroza and her husband Gilbert Hinostroza of Fort Stockton, EJ Terrazas-Reagon and his partner Joshua Reagon of Midland, Ted Terrazas and his wife Erica Terrazas of Midland, Megan Terrazas of Austin, and Marc Terrazas and his partner Kevin Terrazas of Austin; his maternal grandmother Tencha Chavarria of Fort Stockton and grandmother Socorro Terrazas. He is also survived by his beloved godparents, Billy Sr. and Joann Gonzalez of Midland, along with many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends who will miss him dearly.