I just recently found out about Gilbert's passing.  Everything written about him is on the mark.  I started working with the Comptroller's office about 5 months before Gilbert.  We had our share of laughs during our time of working together and playing tennis just about every weekend until I transferred to Austin 3 years later.   Deborah, please accept my belated condolences to you and the children.  Although he and I had lost connection, I miss him and his humor.  God bless you all.

Deepest sympathy to all of the family- I am sorry I did not know of his passing.  I considered him a friend and a great trainer. We always shared a laugh or two at the Comptroller office. He was so funny about those Texas Football games- proud to have such a good seat. He was so pleasant and a very good christian- you should be proud of all his accomplishments I know he was proud of all of you- his family. 


I had the pleasure of meeting & knowing Gilbert as a trainer for the audit division of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts over my 10 year tenure.  I admired his dedication, love for teaching and his warm smile.  My prayers are with his beautiful wife and family whom he always spoke of during training.  May God give you peace and joy in memories during the days, months and years to come.  

I really enjoyed working with and getting to know Gilbert. Even though I was a student of his, he would always remember my name in later years. Gilbert cared about his job, he cared about training people but most of all he cared about getting to know the people in his life. What a tragic loss to everyone. My heart and prayers go out to the Garcia family. Rest in peace Gilbert.

 I met Gilbert in 1991 as I was a new auditor with the Texas Comptroller's office. He was one of our trainers in Kerrville.  Gilbert was a cheerful and kind man. I do remember that he would always make the class laugh. My heart is so sad to know that he has left this world.  My prayers go out to his loving family and may he RIP. 

I offer my condolences to the Garcia family. Gilbert was a fun loving person when he trained me and so many of us so many years ago. He was a great part of the training program.  I wish the family peace and serenity during this difficult time.  May he rest in peace and love.

Maria Garcia
Houston West Audit

To the Gilbert Family:

It was such a pleasure to know and meet Gilbert almost 30 years ago. What a gentleman, kind, full of laughter and always willing to assist anyone. I pray God to give the family strength during this difficult time.
 It is well! May his soul rest in peace.

Joe Aghahowa
California

I was hired on 1/2/1990, era of Comptroller Bob Bullock, the best ever.  Gilbert (as called by all auditors) was one of my trainers along with David Rock and Charles Hob. 

Gilbert was always willing to help out the auditors who had any questions, especially during exams. He was always passing jokes late in the afternoon right before dismissal for the day. 

Above all, Gilbert was very soft spoken. Even when he had raised his voice for the class to hear him talk, his voice was still very low. 

Gilbert is the most humble, sweet, gentle and caring human being whom I have ever met in my life. He will be greatly missed.

Please allow me to present my deepest and sincerest condolences to his immediate and extended family.

God had lent us one of his children for 71 years, and now he has claimed him back for his  services.

What a gentleman he was?


OBITUARY

Gilbert Garcia, Jr.

September 17, 1948 – December 14, 2019

Funeraria del Angel Roy Akers

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