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Gilbert Herrera Jr.

1935 - 2020

Gilbert Herrera Jr. obituary, 1935-2020, El Paso, TX

BORN

1935

DIED

2020

Gilbert Herrera Obituary

Gilbert Herrera, Jr.

Gilbert Herrera, Jr. is now with his Lord. He passed away peacefully at his home on April 10, 2020. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and will be greatly missed. He was born July 8, 1935 in El Paso, Texas. Gilbert was involved in a great deal of philanthropy expressed especially by the generous donations to good causes and helping families in need. He made a huge impact on education as he inspired many to work harder, pursue their goals and encouraged them to fulfill their potential. He was also involved in the Southwest Life Stock Show and Rodeo and for numerous years worked as Coach Coordinator for All Star Football Classic held annually at the Sun Bowl.

He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Texas Western College and Master's Degree from the University of Texas at El Paso. Gilbert began his career teaching under the El Paso Independent School District. He worked at Alta Vista Elementary School, Henderson Middle School and Ross Middle School. He was Vice Principal at Burleson Elementary School, Bowie High School and was later promoted as Principal for Coldwell Elementary School. Gilbert eventually retired as Director of Transportation for EPISD. During his retirement, he became a consultant for the El Paso County Water Improvement District #1 and an instructor for the UTEP Teacher Training Program.

He is survived by his loving wife, Ruth Herrera of 63 years; his beloved children, Gilbert, Arturo, Cynthia & David and his loving grandchildren, Melissa, Jonesy, Andrez, Jacob, Caleb & Alec and his beloved great-grandchildren, Adriana and Madilynn. He is also survived by his sister, Dolores Herrera. Gilbert is predeceased by his father, Gilberto G. Herrera; his mother, Carmen R. Herrera and his brother, Eduardo Herrera.

Due to the "shelter-in-place" order, the Celebration of Life has been postponed to a later date. Gilbert loved all animals and in lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that a donation be made to the El Paso Humane Society in his memory, http://hselpaso.org/donate/donate-online.




Gilbert Herrera, Jr. está ahora con su Señor. Falleció pacíficamente en su hogar el 10 de abril de 2020. Fue un amado esposo, padre, abuelo, hermano y será echado de menos. Nació el 8 de julio de 1935 en El Paso, Texas. Gilbert estuvo involucrado en una gran cantidad de filantropía expresada especialmente por las generosas donaciones a buenas causas y ayudando a las familias necesitadas. Tuvo un gran impacto en la educación, ya que inspiró a muchos a trabajar más duro, perseguir sus objetivos y los alentó a alcanzar su potencial. También participó en el Southwest Life Stock Show and Rodeo y durante numerosos años trabajó como Coordinador de entrenadores para el All Star Football Classic celebrado anualmente en el Sun Bowl. Obtuvo su licenciatura de Texas Western College y su maestría de la Universidad de Texas en El Paso. Gilbert comenzó su carrera docente en el Distrito Escolar Independiente de El Paso. Trabajó en la Escuela Primaria Alta Vista, en la Escuela Secundaria Henderson y la Escuela Secundaria Ross. Fue subdirector en la Escuela Primaria Burleson, Bowie High School y más tarde fue promovido como Director de la Escuela Primaria Coldwell. Gilbert finalmente se retiró como Director de Transporte de EPISD. Durante su retiro, se convirtió en consultor del Distrito de Mejoramiento de Agua del Condado de El Paso #1 e instructor del Programa de Capacitación de Maestros de UTEP. Le sobrevive su amada esposa por 63 años, Ruth Herrera, sus amados hijos: Gilbert, Arturo, Cynthia y David y sus amados nietos: Melissa, Jonesy, Andrez, Jacob, Caleb y Alec, al igual que sus amados bisnietos, Adriana y Madilynn. También le sobrevive su hermana, Dolores Herrera. Gilbert es antecedido en muerte por su padre, Gilbert G. Herrera; su madre, Carmen R. Herrera y su hermano, Eduardo Herrera. Debido a la orden de "quédate en lugar", la Celebración de la Vida se ha pospuesto para una fecha posterior. Gilbert amaba a todos los animales y, en lugar de las flores, la familia solicita respetuosamente que se realice una donación a El Paso Humane Society en su memoria en http://hselpaso.org/donate/donate-online.

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Published by El Paso Times from Jun. 19 to Jun. 21, 2020.

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Robert Cordova

June 13, 2022

Ruth, David, Gil, May he Rest In Peace. He was a good man!

Robert Cordova

June 28, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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