Gilberto Pruneda

Gilberto "Gilbert" Pruneda, Sr., 83, loving father of three and adoring husband of 61 years to wife Sylvia Pruneda, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on September 19, 2022, at his home in Houston, Texas.

Gilberto was born in 1938 in Pharr, Texas and grew up surrounded by his large family. He had 5 brothers and 3 sisters and many aunts and uncles. Gilbert was a loving and caring man influenced by his family and faith in God. He always gave his time to help others.

He met his wife Sylvia at the young age of 21 at a local dance (one of his favorite past times) and they fell in love instantly and knew they wanted to spend the rest of their lives together. He was a great provider and believed it was important to stay active. He loved watching his Houston Astros, sitting outside with his wife in the mornings and evenings, taking small drives to his favorite places and hanging around with family and friends. He will be missed greatly by everyone.

Gilberto is preceded in death by his son, Gilberto Pruneda, Jr.; parents, Juan Pruneda, Rita G. Pruneda; parents-in-law, Florencio Garza, Rosa O. Garza; brothers, Eliodoro Pruneda, Alfredo Pruneda, Juan Manuel Pruneda, and sister, Margarita P. Medrano. 

Left to cherish his memory, loving wife: Sylvia Pruneda; daughters: Vilma Pruneda and Veronica Pruneda Sariego and husband Ray. Grandchildren: Angelica Lara, Joe R. Lara, Peter Hermosa and wife Misty, Ryan Hermosa, Cecily Corona and husband Jacob, Trey Valdez, Megan Pineda and husband Edwin and several great-grandchildren. Brothers: Ramiro A. Pruneda and wife Maria, Joe H. Pruneda and sisters: Manuela P. Ventura and Rosie P. Lindquist and husband John, and many more relatives.  

Visitation will be held on September 25, 2022, for Immediate family at 5pm and will receive family and friends from 6pm to 9pm, with Rosary Service to begin at 7pm.

Funeral Mass will be held at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 2131 Lauder Rd. Houston, Texas 77039 on September 26, 2022, at 10am. Interment to follow at Brookside Funeral Home, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, TX 77039.

Your wings were ready, but our hearts were not. We are comforted knowing you are now our guardian angel! We won’t say goodbye but “See You Later”, as we will all see you again someday!

Pallbearers: Angelica Lara, Joe R. Lara, Pedro Hermosa, Ryan Hermosa, Cecily Corona, Trey Valdez, Megan Pineda.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.brooksidefuneralhomelauder.com for the Pruneda family.