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Juan Gilbert Vera

FUNERAL HOME

Greenwood Funeral Homes - Cremation at Greenwood Memorial Park

3344 White Settlement Road

Fort Worth, Texas

Juan Vera Obituary

Juan Gilbert Vera passed away Tuesday Dec. 19, 2006.

Prayer service: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5, in Greenwood Chapel.

Memorials: The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Juan Gilbert Vera Memorial Fund, in care of Chase Bank/Taylor Vera.

Juan grew up in Alice with the backdrop of the King Ranch as his playground. A beloved son, brother, uncle, husband and father, Gilbert, who was known by his many friends as "Gili", "G" and "Gilberto," was passionate about cooking and friends. Whether a white glove affair or cooking around the chuck wagon, Gilbert was a perfectionist and stylist in his presentation and delivery. Gilbert spoke regularly of his love of his daughter, mother, grandfather and his Cherokee heritage. He found no foe, only friend, in whomever he met. The herb sage was his spiritual cleanser, purifier and redeemer to the resurrection of life. Gilbert was one of passion, a practitioner of pranks and a perfectionist in all and whom he touched. His life was not about the destination, but about the journey. The day he was laid to rest, it began to rain; his mother said to us, do not be sad, for the gate of heaven has opened to receive one of God's children. Gilbert will be deeply missed by friends and family, so let him rest in peace until we all see him once again.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Jan. 3, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Juan Vera

17 Entries

June 11, 2007

gilbert,
i have been to this guest book so many times but i could never put my thoughts down... i guess its because i wasnt there to say good-bye....i felt guilty...but knowing the kind of person u were, i know that u understood. I just wanted u to know that we still think about you all the time...as a matter of fact, i dram about you twice in one week. I dont know what that means (u know our family...they say all dreams have meaning), but for whatever the reason may be, i'm glad i did because it just brings back alot of the memories we all shared together. Memories that we all cherish and that will never be forgotten. we love you and miss you very much!!!

Taylor Vera

January 30, 2007

Dear Daddy
i cant beleive you! i want to be happy for you but i just cant. i never thought that you would actually...be gone i cant keep my mind off of you, i miss you so much i still call and text your phone hoping that you will answer but i now i just have our memories together and wish we could have made more. I LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER ill never replace you...i promise I LOVE YOU! love tay

Francie Easley

January 24, 2007

Dear Gilbert,
Our relationship goes back a long time, to the late 70's, starting with when you and Tracy were dating. I have many fond memories of you during your courtship and marriage to my sister--four in particular. When you and Tracy were dating, she had left something in your car, so you climbed our roof to knock on her bedroom window to return whatever it was. When Tracy opened the shade, our mother was in the bedroom with her!! I think you ALL must have freaked!! Soon after you and Tracy married, Clayton, Anne and I came for a weekend visit, during which it sleeted and snowed. That was my children's introduction to winter weather, having come from S. TX. The kids were so little then--3 and 6 maybe! Now they're 21 and 24! We were holed up in your little apartment, but had the greatest time. We had our first visit to Chuck E. Cheese, as y'all had a 4-wheel drive jeep--I was amazed at how well you could drive in that weather! I had hoped our flight home would be delayed so we could continue to play in the snow, but alas, we went home as scheduled, much to our dismay--YOU were probably thrilled to be rid of us three! After your City Club training, your table etiquette obviously far surpassed that of me and Tracy, which became evident everytime we had a formal family gathering, such as the holidays. Tracy and I spent much time planning menus, cooking and trying to lay a beautiful table. After the table was set, and she and I had marvelled at how lovely it was, you would rearrange everything!! And of course, it DID look SO much better. Your napkin folding always astounded me! After the first year, it was a waiting game for me and Tracy to see how long it would take you to "fix" what we had done--we were watching the clock! Another funny story that always comes to mind is the day you and Ernie played golf at Mira Vista when you were employed there. You were new to golf and had borrowed some shoes--back in the day when the golf shoes still had metal cleats! I'll never forget Ernie talking about how you dragged your feet all over the first green only to look down and discover that you'd trenched it! I sure hope you got better at golf!
We did share some fun and funny times, Gilbert. Even after the divorce, you were always warm to me when we met. I love you, and I'll miss the very fun times we all once shared as a family so long ago. What makes me saddest is your eminent physical absence from the lives of those who love you. We living humans are selfish that way. Of course, your memory will live on, but your presence will certainly be sorely missed.
Always,
Francie

JAVIER&PRISCILLA RODRIGUEZ

January 16, 2007

YOU WILL BE FOREVER MISSED AND LOVED.. I WISH WE WOULD OF SEEN EACH OTHER MORE OFTEN. BUT U NOW I WILL ALWAYS CHERISH THE TIMES WE ALL SPENT TOGETHER AS A FAMILY... WE WILL MISS YOU DEARLY..YOU WILL ALWAY'S BE IN OUR HEARTS...

Julia Cook

January 15, 2007

Thinking of you Gilbert

LaToya Makay

January 14, 2007

We had a lot of good times together, and you always looked out for me. Even when I told you I was a big girl, and could handle myself...you told me to be careful anyways...you would be proud I finally took your advice and turned out okay.....I'll miss you, and I'll never forget you...big brother...Toni.

Victor Neil

January 14, 2007

Gilberto...Don't really know what to say here bro. You was one cool dude and you will be missed. Rest in peace.

m hines

January 8, 2007

Your smiles and friendship will be missed neighbor! Love to your family....your beautiful daughter. May the new year bring peace and comfort to your loved ones.

Paul, Veronica, Andrea, Brandy Morin

January 6, 2007

We've known Gilbert and family for over 15 years from Brighter Horizons. We express our deepest condolences for his family. Gilbert was a wonderful person and really loved Taylor deeply. He will be missed. - The Morin Family

It has been over a year since I saw him but I will always treasure our bond. - Andrea

Kyle & Angela Farley

January 5, 2007

Gilbert... You are "4 Star" and will always be a great Fort Worth memory of ours!

Joe South

January 5, 2007

Gilberto was a great friend and will be missed dearly by all the people he came in contact with whether in one of his "places" or cooking on a chuck wagon. We shared lots of laughter together.

Sherry Sours-Brothers

January 5, 2007

I only knew Gilbert as a casual friend, but I knew him as a good person with an open heart. You could tell he cared about his neighborhood, and those who shared it with him. He treated everyone around him like family. Gilbert will be sorely missed, but his presence will still be felt.

January 4, 2007

GILBERT, TAYLOR & ME

Aundria Basham

January 4, 2007

Gilbert has touched my life more than anyone will ever know. He was much more than a friend & has helped me become who I am today. He will forever be in my heart, my prayers, thoughts & dreams. My love for him & his family is never-ending.

Bret Williamson

January 4, 2007

Well, I will try to be concise here: Gilbert personified what is is to be someone's friend. He helped me out of a jam one time, and never expected thanks or recognition for doing so; he was just helping out a "brother."
I will truly miss him; you could count on him and he was a much deeper guy than what you saw on the surface.
I will hear his voice (in my head) greeting me in Spanish, for a long time, when I visit the places we both used to go.

Que descanse en paz, mi hermano...bret

Kevin Farmer

January 4, 2007

Juan Gilbert Vera will be missed by many for years to come. Gilbert and I had a few things in common that we always would ask each other about as we talked.Gilbert and I were the same age and since he was born a few months before I was I would always joke with him about him being the elder of both of us. Gilbert and I also both had a 16 year old daughter which he loved dearly and I think of her alot and hope she is doing OK. He was known by many people and disliked by none. We will miss him dearly.

Peri Elliott

January 3, 2007

I did not know this man, but wanted to tell his family that this is the most beautiful obituary I have ever read. It made me sad for his loss from this world and my loss for never having had the honor to personally know him.

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