The Loss of a Young Talent: Tustin High Water Polo Coach Francisco ‘Paco’ Gonzalez

Francisco “Paco” Gonzalez with his son near a pool. Courtesy of Mai Lam

Soon after the new year began, a family lost its father and husband, Tustin High School lost its beloved coach, and the Orange County water polo community lost a young talent.

Tustin High School, North Irvine Water Polo Club, SOCAL Water Polo, and families are mourning the loss of their coach, Francisco “Paco” Gonzalez, after he died Jan. 2 at the age of 28.