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GILBERTO GARCIA Obituary

GILBERTO OZUNA GARCIA EDINBURG - Gilberto Ozuna Garcia, 74, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, September 21, 2015. Mr. Garcia was born in Edinburg and had lived there all of his life. Gilberto was the founder of Los Dos Gilbertos, the leader and accordion player for the band. During his 45 year career as a musician, he and Los Dos Gilbertos were awarded with many distinguished musical awards, his last was being nominated for a Latin Grammy Award. His music was loved by many, and his legacy will live forever. Long live Los Dos Gilbertos! He is preceded in death by his parents, Venustiano and Sarah Garica; a sister, Lydia Hernandez; and a brother, Ruben Garcia. Gilberto is survived by his wife, Lucia Luna Garcia of Edinburg; two sons, Gilberto Garcia, Jr., Homer (Zaida) Garcia, both of Edinburg; three daughters, Minerva (Felipe) Ynfanta, Mari Garcia, Blanca Garcia, all of Edinburg; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Anselmo Garcia of Edinburg; six sisters, Fidela Hernandez, Consuelo Rios, Esperanza Luna, Olivia Salinas, Olga Badillo and Eva Silva, all of Edinburg. Visitation will be held from 5 to 9 p.m., with a 7 p.m. rosary today, September 22, 2015, at Memorial Funeral Home, 208 E. Canton in Edinburg. Funeral service will take place at 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 23, 2015, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edinburg. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Edinburg. Memorial Funeral Home in Edinburg is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guest book at www.themonitor.com/obituaries

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Published by The Monitor on Sep. 22, 2015.

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Janie Garza

September 21, 2023

May he continue to Rest In Peace

Jamie Garza

September 17, 2022

May he continue to Rest In Peace missing you

Janie Garza

September 16, 2020

May he rest in peace

Monica Gutierrez

April 11, 2018

Los Dos Gilberto's were my Dad's favorite band and now mine too. Dad had Cancer drove him to treatment we jammed to Los Dos Gilberto's , it always cheered him up .He use to tap his hands on his leg and sing along with the songs. Precious memories for me. He made it home April 7, 2018. ❤ Los Dos Gilberto's............

Frank Solis

March 21, 2016

Our Deepest condolence to the Garcia Family true legend

arleen montano

January 22, 2016

My heart was so sad when I learned of the death of Gilberto. I send my most sincere sympathy to the family. His talent will be missed, as it was one of a kind. Rest in peace Gilberto Garcia.

Ernie and San Juanita Martinez

September 29, 2015

Ramiro Aguinaga

September 25, 2015

he always took the time to talk to anyone,very respectful,i am glad i had the opportunity to have listen to them live several times,i will cherish forever his talent

Tacho Ochoa

September 25, 2015

My condolence to the Ozuna and Garcia family. May the Lord help you get through this sad time. Gilberto was a very good musician, he will be missed by all fellow musicians and fans. I am a fan of his music. God bless you

Charlie Solis

September 25, 2015

My condolences go out to the Garcia family. I have always enjoyed listening to Los Dos Gilbertos awesome music .

Libby Lakdari

September 25, 2015

My deepest condolences to the entire family of Mr. Gilberto Ozuna Garcia, He was a man of much talent, and great music, Los Dos Gilbertos were and always will be my favorite performers in the Chicano music industry, I never got tired of listening to their music, nor dancing to their songs, God bless

Libby Lakdari, Sacramento, Ca

Roy Agado

September 24, 2015

Thank you for all the great memories. I enjoyed seeing you and your band play live here in the Houston area many, many times. You played a lot of my favorite song requests at your shows and I will always treasure that. Los Dos Gilbertos will always be my favorite conjunto band. Rest in peace, my friend.

Hector & Rosa Gutierrez

September 24, 2015

Our deepest condolences to the Garcia Family, prayers go out to you and your family.

Daniel Flores

September 23, 2015

Que Dios bendiga el gran Gilberto Garcia, y su amable familia. Que siempre viva el conjunto Los Dos Gilbertos.

Christina Gonzales

September 23, 2015

On behalf of Pavo y los Pavos Reales, may Gilberto rest in peace. A musician whose music will forever live on and inspire
Christina

Jessie Salazar

September 23, 2015

My deepest sympathy to the Garcia family. It's a sad day for the music world. I had the honor of meeting Mr. Gilberto Garcia in the early 90's. We contracted him to do both of my daughter's quinceneras in 91 and 94. He put on a awesome performance. Truly a professional entertainer. He leaves us with beautiful memories we will always cherish. For now he journeys alone and God with open arms welcomes him home. God Bless

J Garza

September 23, 2015

One of the best. Been following since I was 10 years old in Houston. First time I saw him live was at the social ballroom when I was 10 years old. .rest in peace.

ROBERT GARZA

September 23, 2015

MAY HE REST IN PEACE MY CARNAL GILBERTO AND MAY THE LORD OUR GOD COMFORT YOUR FAMILY IN THE TIME OF SORROW & PAIN. YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY ALL OF US. (YOUR FANS) WE ENJOYED YOU, YOUR MUSIC, YOUR BAND & YOUR FAMILY. YOU WILL NO LONGER SUFFER IN SICKNESS FOR YOU ARE HEALED AND IN HEAVEN WITH OUR GOD

R B

September 23, 2015

MY CONDOLENCES TO GARCIA FAMILY
LOVE YOUR MUSIC & THE ACCORDION THE BEST.
SAW YOU SO MANY TIMES IN SAN ANTONIO
THROUGH OUT YEARS.

Jose Dorbecker

September 23, 2015

May you rest in peace in heaven con tu accordion de oro con amor y respeto de mi familia Para la familia Garcia que Dios los vendiga

yolanda gonzales

September 23, 2015

My deepest condolences to the Garcia Family, prayers go out to you n your family

Debbie Torres

September 23, 2015

May u rest in peace ur an angel up in heaven u will be greatly missed ur music will live on gilberto garcia from los dos gilbertos

Yolanda Tamez

September 23, 2015

Love your music & will always. First time I saw your performance was at La Bama on Commerce St in San Antonio, TX. From them on me & my friends, Delia & Rose went to all your dances in San Antonio. Will miss you. Rest in Peace Gilbert.

ERNEST PEDRAZA

September 23, 2015

A true Icon for Tejano music, my favorite band growing up, I will never forget meeting him for the first time in 2012 at the TCF in San Antonio, I was like a kid, Thanks for the memories. God bless the family!

Dora Cantu

September 23, 2015

Our most sincere condolences from the Cantu family out of Floresville Tx. We have truly lost a legend. As a family, we followed the 2 G's all over Texas from San Antonio to San Benito and Mr. Garcia was always so gracious, ready to talk to us or take pictures. Thank you Mr. Garcia for all the memories you have left us with. Go rest high on that mountain. Mucho amor y respeto de parte de la familia Cantu.

Ana Shorter

September 23, 2015

My condolences to the family of this legend. May he rest in peace. His beautiful music will always be in our hearts! So sorry for your loss.

Luis Pena

September 23, 2015

So sorry for your loss our thoughts & prayers are with the family of Gilberto Garcia may he Rip! From Luis Pena Jr. & family also Los Arcos Hnos Pena we had the honor of having Los Dos Gilbertos play for our bands 35th anniversary in the music back in June 2014 we're going to miss him!

Aurelio Rodriguez

September 23, 2015

Que descanse en paz. Uno de los mas fuertes en la musica de Conjunto. Nunca sera` olvidado. Vivira en nuestro corazon para siempre. Adios, amigo de musica.
Aurelio (Rod) Rodriguez
Santa Maria/Lewisville, Texas

Luis Pena

September 23, 2015

So sorry for your loss our thoughts & prayers are with the family of Gilberto Garcia may he Rip! From Luis Pena Jr. & family also Los Arcos Hnos Pena we had the honor of having Los Dos Gilbertos play for our bands 35th anniversary in the music back in June 2014 we're going to miss him!

Martin Reyna

September 23, 2015

Descanse en paz Sr. Gilberto Garcia. Oraciones para toda su familia, Que Diosito te Bendice.

Rosendo Salazar

September 23, 2015

Our condolences from Rosendo Salazar and his brothers. Remembering our childhood days when he would come and practice with me at the ranch north of Donna. Will truly be missed. God give the family strength to carry on as he would like the family to do. Always in our hearts, may you rest in peace.

ARTURO CANTU

September 23, 2015

My condolences to the Garcia Family. Back in 1962 I turned an ICE HOUSE into a dance hall called THE TROPICAL INN in MERCEDES, TEXAS. LOS DOS GILBERTOS would pack the hall everytime they played and He was never late and always kept his word.
God Bless GILBERTO and the GARCIA FAMILY.

Guadalupe Leal

September 22, 2015

The family of Challo Leal from Brownsville express their deepest condolences to the family of Mr. Gilberto Garcia. May he rest in peace in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Santos Cruz

September 22, 2015

La onda de Conjunto music has lost a living legend! RIH Don Gilberto Garcia Sr.
"Chale grito! Aaaaaaaa"

Karen Teutli

September 22, 2015

My condolences to the entire Garcia Family. My father worked with Los Dos Gilbertos for year (El Jefe ) as the group called him. I have nothing but wonderful memories of the years my dad worked with them and the times I got to see them perform. My prayers are with the entire family. Don Gilberto you will be missed. I am just so glad my father got to see you a few days ago. Don Chemo my prayers are with you.

Karen Perez-Teutli

Fred and Imelda Arteaga

September 22, 2015

You will be remembered by your wonderful music may you rest in peace we will miss you

Tony Tellez

September 22, 2015

Sorry about your loss, I met Gilberto back in 1976, a talented musician,

Elsa Valadez

September 22, 2015

A person that departs from this earth never truly leaves, for they are still alive in our hearts and minds, through us, they live on.
My deepest sympathies to the Garcia Family. At this difficult time, I pray that God will grant you the serenity and peace that you need to get through this, May the soul of your loved one rest in peace.
When we lose a loved one here on earth, we gain an angel in heaven that watches over us. May you take comfort in knowing that you have an angel to watch over you now,
May our Lord bless and comfort your family during this time of grief.

maria rodela

September 22, 2015

our sincere condolences to all your family. We are deeply saddened by this tragedy. We have followed his music for 40 yrs. Thank you, Gilberto for your wonderful music & thank you to his family for sharing him with all his fans! His music will last forever in our hearts. God bless all of you. Leo y Lulu Rodela CC tx.

RIP: Mr. Double G

Pablo M Rodriguez

September 22, 2015

My condolences to the G. Garcia family on your loss. Thank you for sharing him with us the public for so many years. Mr. G. Garcia was a true gentleman, a great musician, and leader to one of the best if not the best Conjunto band I have heard. It will not be the same without him. His music and memories will live on for many of us who followed him and his band to wherever and whenever they were in town or close by. There was something "fino" about him and his band. May God Bless each and every one of his family members and may peace of God be with you.

jose Alberto Enriquez

September 22, 2015

Our sympathy to the Garcia family. Great man great music he will be missed.

RIP: Mr. G. Garcia; a true gentleman

Pablo M. Rodriguez

September 22, 2015

Irma Garza

September 22, 2015

Sorry for your loss. His music will live forever. You will be missed.

September 22, 2015

My condolences to the Garcia family he will be missed dearly his music will live in our hearts forever i grew up listening to his music with my parents and i had the privilege to meet him when my daughter got married in 2011 when we hired them to perform at the wedding i remember we had so many people even some we did not know it turned out they were his followers that showed up and he thanked us and apologized for that we told him that was not a problem it was a very wonderful night. RIP Sylvia Martinez,Robstown texas

Olga L Saenz Javier O. Trevino

September 22, 2015

My condolences to Lucy and children on the loss of their father and husband. Gilbert will be dearly missed by his family and all who knew him. We were neighbors some 30 yrs ago. My son Javier and I have just good memories of the Garcia family. Mari and Gil Jr. May God give you comfort in this terrible time.

Veronica Garcia

September 22, 2015

You will be missed !!!! :-) :-) :-)

Gina Castillo

September 22, 2015

Con Todo Respecto... My Condolences Go To The Familia Garcia. Con Todo Corazon You Will Truly Be Missed. We Have Nothing But Your Great Recuerdos De La Musica.No Palabras Can Explain The Emptiness Of My Heart .Your Music Will Live Por Vida.Para Siempre Gilberto Recordaremos Puro Pinche Conjuntazoooo.. Conjunto Will Be Living En El Cielo.. God Bless You.. Rest In Peace....

Placido Rodriguez

September 22, 2015

My most sincere condolences. De parte de su amigo, Placido Rodriguez de Elsa,Texas.

MARTIN Carrion

September 22, 2015

DESCANSA EN PAZ HERMANO

Janie Garza

September 22, 2015

Rip you will always be remembered.

One of many times,with Los 2 G's

Rodolfo Garcia

September 22, 2015

My condolences to the Garcia family.Tejano music has lost another of our great ones !Gilberto will be missed by many,he was a true tejano legend,and a great showman.Descansa en paz carnal.

Aurora Garcia Garcia

September 22, 2015

You will ALLWAYS be remember we will ALLWAYS Love you Gilberto May you rest in peace from Aurora Garcia Dallas Tx

George Carreno II - KHOU 11 News

George Carreno II

September 22, 2015

God Bless Gilberto Garcia's Family during this time
I have followed Los Dos Gilberto's for over 30 years and have seen them 5 or 6 times across Texas
Don Gilberto was always cool with me when he would see me backstage or in the crowd
Los Dos Gilberto's y Gilberto Garcia will always live with me

JOE SIFUENTES

September 22, 2015

HE WAS ONE OF THE BEST ,CONJUNTO MUSIC WAS GILBERTO GARCIA ,MAY HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS FIND PEACE AND COMFORT THRU PRAYERS FROMM ALL OF US IN THE CONJUNTO COMMUNITY.

oscar garcia

September 22, 2015

On behalf of Oscar Garcia and family from San Antonio our condolences to the Garcia family

Anjel Torres

September 22, 2015

What a very sad day. For conjunto... the best accordian.player for conjunto... his legacy.. will live in. Our hearts. My condolences. To the garcia familia .my . Prayers our with you. .r.i.p.. Gilberto garcia. Gone. But will never be forgoten. Imitated but never duplicated. Your music. Will live on forever in. My corazon. Y El corazon .de todos. Rip.

Lupita Almaguer

September 22, 2015

These are such tragic and sad news. I grew up listening and dancing to music de Los Dos Gilbertos. My heart goes out to his family, may the Lord give them Peace and Strength during this very difficult time.

Rest in Peace, mi Amigo Gilberto. Your music will never be forgotten and you will live in our hearts for ever.

Alicia Villarreal

September 22, 2015

On behalf of my family in Texas and California, my sincere condolences to the Gilberto Garcia Family. We have lost a tremendous music legend. He will live in our hearts and memories forever.

Licha Villarreal

Hector Mejia

September 22, 2015

My condolences to the Garcia Family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Hector Mejia

Blanca Davis

September 22, 2015

With deepest sympathies to the Garcia Family. A tremendous loss. You have our blessings and prayers

Jack & Blanca Davis

Juan Antonio Ruiz

September 22, 2015

Dios este a su lado hoy y para siempre La paz de jesus christo lo ampare siempre

Lencho Villarreal

September 22, 2015

On behalf of Los 4 Del Valle, nuestros mas sentido pesame por el gran amigo que se fue al cielo ... para toda la Familia Garcia los estimamos
Lencho Villarreal

Terry Villarreal

September 22, 2015

"de todo corazon lo vamos a estranar ...
un gran musico muy querido y respetado."
Mis condolencias para toda la familia,
departe de
Terry Villarreal
Compositora

M.P. Ruiz

September 22, 2015

Our heartfelt condolences to Gilberto Garcia's family & loved ones.
Had the privilege of meeting him while working @ Omega music mca tx in the early 80's.
Mr. Garcia was a true gentleman, good person and down to Earth.
Although hearts may be hurting at this moment, I pray our LORD will Grant you HIS Divine Peace and comfort.
I believe some day in the future Gilberto will play awsome notes on his accordion once again.
My continued prayers for you.
Thank you Gilberto for your inspiring music & entertainment thoughout the years.
You and your music will live on.
A true Tejano conjunto legend. Gracias.

Alejandro Flores

September 22, 2015

My condolences to your family, He will surely be missed. He was an honorable man y tenia palabra de hombre! Such an idol I looked up too while picking up the accordion as a kid! Que en paz descanse.

Jose Rodriguez

September 22, 2015

My condolences to the Garcia family. Your husband/father was loved by many. What a legacy. Mr. Garcia, I salute you. God bless you and your family.

September 22, 2015

No words can express how our hearts are empty at this time. My prayers are with you GIlberto and your loving family. God bless! we love you!

Rene Garcia

September 22, 2015

My condolences to the Garcia fam. May Gilberto R.I.P.

Rene Garcia , Alamo, Tx.

Martha de la Garza

September 22, 2015

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

September 22, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Genaro Alcazar Jr

September 22, 2015

R.I.P. My Condolenes to all The Garcia family and friends , you are now in Diositos loving arms

FELICITAS DE LA CRUZ

September 22, 2015

Prayers and condolences to Gilberto Garcia's family. May God give you strength and courage through this difficult time. We have lost a Conjunto Legend on earth, but God is receiving him in heaven. Thank you my friend for all the beautiful music throughout your life. All your family, friends and fans will miss you so much. From Mrs. Snowball, Felicitas S. de la Cruz and from our family the Salinas family. We love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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