Photo courtesy of Hillcrest Funeral Home Burial Park & Cremations - San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas
Nov 7, 1984 – May 6, 2022 (Age 37)
Joe Ignacio Gatica born on November 7, 1984, in San Antonio, Texas went to be with the Lord on May 6, 2022, at the age of 37. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Martin B. Gatica and Angelita P. Gatica, Jose and Alejandrina Castillo; cousins, John Matthew Gatica, Paul Gatica, Eric lopez, and Raul Araiza; uncles Martin P. Gatica Jr., Lorenzo P. Gatica, Pedro P. Gatica, Jose Ignacio Gatica (Pecas), Manuel Cerda, Alfonso Castillo Sr., and Noel Castillo; aunts Virginia G. Linares, Angelita G. Rodriguez, and Gloria G. Araiza.
He is survived by his parents, Mario P. Gatica Sr. and Mary C. Gatica; daughter, Angelique Gatica; son, Dominic Jude Ignacio Gatica; brothers, Mario Gatica Jr, and wife Michelle, Jesse James Gatica and Francjesco Dominic Gatica; sister, Italy Rome Gatica; nieces, Ireland Celestial Gatica and Natalia Magdalen Gatica; nephews, Mario Antonio Dimitri Gatica III (Dodie), Jouquin Nicholas Gatica, Francejesco Dorian Gatica Jr., and Liam Sebastian Gatica and numerous extended family and friends; His presence in our lives will be dearly missed.
Joe Ignacio Gatica was a positive energy in the Gatica family. Joe made everyone around him feel special and made sure everyone was taken care of. Joe was always ready to help everyone anyway he could, he was such a hard worker, never thought twice and never said no, if Joe thought in any way he could help he was there. Joe was a man very strong in his faith, always praying and always reading scriptures no matter what time of day. Just if he thought it was something we needed to hear he would send it, just another example of Joe always looking out for others, he was an undeniably selfless person. Joe left his positive mark on many family members and friends who have many stories and precious memories of him and his big beautiful contagious smile that we will remember forever. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2022, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM. You may join the family for the live streaming of the Prayer Service at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaVJ-_OOv6eXfc4Wh5SQ-NQ
Procession will depart Hillcrest on Friday, May 20, 2022, at 9:30 AM for a 10:00 AM Mass at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Interment to follow at San Fernando Cemetery II.
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Our deepest and sincerest condolences our prayers to the entire familly. QEPD from VGM HVAC family and the Garcia’s
Victor Garcia
May 23, 2022 | San Antonio, TX | Coworker
My deepest and sincerest condolences my prayers to the entire family from the pena and Austin family
Yvette Peters
May 21, 2022 | San Antonio, TX | Friend
Sending my deepest sympathies and condolences to Joe G’s parents, siblings, his children and family. I had the honor of knowing Joe through my husband Daniel González III. From the first time meeting him, he was such a positive impression. Always in good spirits and being the life of the moment. To his parents I say this from the bottom of my heart. You raised a good human being and with a heart of gold. God was definitely in his life and showed through his actions and how he treated...
Jenn González
May 19, 2022 | Friend
Love you Primo, RIP Thank you for always being so kind and loving and always smiling and making everyone laugh My condolences to you family
Angelita Araiza
May 19, 2022 | Miami, FL | Family
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mary alice (bebe) Contreras
May 18, 2022 | San Antonio, TX | Neighbor
Primo may you rest in peace. You will be greatly missed...and you had a contagious smile a sincere heart that everyone around you felt..the world lost a sincere heart.
Yvonne Weddel
May 17, 2022 | San Antonio, TX | Family
Your gonna be missed but not forgotten!!!! I'll never forget your politeness YOU GOT THAT RIGHT!!!
Ashley Mills
May 14, 2022 | San Antonio, TX | Friend
Anytime you were around him you can feel his authenticity and his amazing good soul, he was magnetic energy it was so intense with positivity, joy and laughter to all that were in his presence. I'm so heartbroken and still in disbelief in his passing but I'm trying to take comfort in the memories that I did have such fun times. His heart and overall persona was just too big for his lifetime. I feel blessed to have known him for 25 yrs. We would touch and go since high school but in this last...
Delia Rico
May 11, 2022 | San Antonio, TX | Classmate