Gilberto Gomez

Gilberto Prieto Gomez, age 72, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, July 22, 2008.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Calixto and Esperanza Gomez, sisters, Olga G. Montalvo, Hermelinda G. Taylor, nieces Liza and Yvette Taylor and his uncle Luis Reyes

He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Gracie Morales Gomez, his three children, Gilbert Gomez, Jr., Norma A. Gomez and Daniel Gomez, nephew, James R. Cindy Taylor and numerous relatives.

Gilberto was a Brownsville native. He was a proud veteran of the US Marine Corp and served honorably in the Korean War. He was a member of St. Marys Catholic Church and served as a Hospitality Minister. Gilberto was generous, compassionate and had a passion for serving others. He loved the outdoors, camping, gardening, the beach and the familys musical gatherings.

Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday, July 27, 2008 with a Holy Rosary at 7:30 p.m. at Trevino Funeral Home. Funeral services on Monday, July 28, 2008 will begin with a procession to St. Marys Catholic Church at 1:30 p.m. Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 2 p.m. with burial to follow to Buena Vista Burial Park.

Pallbearers will be Alfredo Cerda, James R. Taylor, Hector Aguilar, George Lucio, Santos Gomez, Jr. and Rick Parker. Honorary pallbearer will be Guadalupe Cerda, Danny Gomez cousin and Romeo Zuniga.

Military honors will be conducted by the VFW Post 2035.

Visitation

Trevino Funeral Home
1355 Old Port Isabel Rd.
Brownsville, TX  78520
Sunday, July 27, 2008
1 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Service

Rosary

Trevino Funeral Home
1355 Old Port Isabel Rd
Brownsville, TX  78520
Monday, July 28, 2008
7:30 p.m.

Church

St. Marys Catholic Church
1914 Barnard St.
Brownsville, TX  78520
Monday, July 28, 2008
2 p.m.

Cemetery

Buena Vista Burial Park
5 McDavitt St.
Brownsville, TX  78520