Gilbert Hernandez Ochoa

He is loved and survived by his wife of 48 years, Maria, children Gilbert Ochoa Jr.,

Celina Ochoa Garcia, son-in-law Rene Garcia and grandsons Anthony Garcia,

Lucius Ochoa and Michael Garcia.

Gilbert grew up in San Antonio and graduated from Sidney Lanier High School in

1971. Upon graduation enlisted in the United States Marine Corps having proudly

served for 22 years.

After his Honorable discharged as a retired Gunnery Sergeant, he enrolled and

graduated from the University of Incarnated Word with a Bachelor's degree and

worked as a National Service Officer and later Supervisor for the Military Order of the

Purple Heart Organization (MOPH), helping his brothers and sisters in arms with their

veteran affair disability claims. Even after the MOPH closed its door after his 27 years

of working for MOPH continued to help those in arms advising or directing them

where they could look for assistance.

Gilbert passed away November 13, 2021 and is preceded in death by his parents

Reimundo & Elida Lillie Ochoa, sister, Linda Ochoa. He is also survived by sisters

Sylvia (John), Adele, Barbie (Javier) and brothers, Matt (Rosie), Ray (Helen), David

(Norma) and Vic as well as many nephews and nieces.

Oh behalf of the family and Gilbert's last request there will be no viewing nor

services.

Mi Rey,

Having been married to you

for 48yrs were the best I knew

not of my present but of my past,

because today you are laid to rest.

Now my future, what will it be

without you here with me?

have a question for God.…Why

did he take you allowing you to die?

Today, yesterday and tomorrow

my heart is and will fill with great sorrow.

Only those who truly love you know

my heart suffered a great blow

when God took you to his heavenly home,

leaving me broken and alone.

I will be lost in many ways,

nights will be long so will my days.

For all I have now are my memories

of us, our favorite movies and melodies.

From here on end, I won't be able to see you

but know you will see me through,

when I need strength and guidance

hoping to hear you when there's silence.

Wish I could close my eyes and pretend

that your life had not come to an end.

Hating that now I have to say Good-bye

only comforted and assured that you knew

with everything we've been through

there was never any doubt how much

I LOVE YOU!