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Funeral Services
Visitation
Monday
Castillo Funeral Home
4:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)
Service to begin at 6pm
Funeral Service
Tuesday
St. Gabriel Catholic Church
Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)
Burial
Tuesday
San Fernando Cemetery III
Obituary
Gilbert B. Zavala passed away peacefully on November 09, 2026, at home with his wife of 67 years Helen by his side. He was 85 years old. He was born in Edinburg, TX. on November 25, 1940.
He was self employed, since 1965 when he started Zavala Trucking.
Gilbert was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed watching the Dallas Cowboys, San Antonio Spurs, going to casinos, gardening in his yard.
Gilbert is preceded in death by his daughter Helen Marie, son Cruz Gilbert, father Cruz Zavala, mother Manuela Zavala, sisters Rosalinda Leal and Angelina Zavala.
Gilbert is loved and will be missed by his sons Michael T. Zavala (Maria), Daniel Zavala (Joyce) Daughters Theresa Z. Graham (Carroll-Dan), Christine Z. Morin (Isauro) 12 Grandchildren, 9 Great Grandchildren, his sisters Consuelo, Hermelinda, Marta and numerous nieces, nephews, family members and friends.
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