Gary Edward Peters

Gary Edward Peters obituary

Gary Edward Peters

Gary Peters Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Mission Park Funeral Chapels Cherry Ridge on Dec. 4, 2025.
Gary Edward Peters peacefully passed away on November 29, 2025, at the age of 72.

Gary E. Peters was born to parents Gus E. Peters and Valda Towles on August 22, 1953, in San Antonio, Texas. After graduating from Robert E Lee, he began his career in retail. He married Sylvia Peters and they spent 31 cherished years together. He went on to retire and enjoyed the rest of his life with family.

Some of his favorite hobbies were fishing, especially with his dad and brother. He loved collecting old cars and working on them, and building humming bird feeders. He also enjoyed visiting the beach and visiting family in Michigan.

He will always be remembered for his comedic jokes, contagious laughter and his love for gardening. His biggest thing in his life was enjoying and loving on his best fur friends Charlie and Niko.

Gary E. Peters is preceded in passing by his parents, Gus E. Peters and Valda Towles.

Gary E. Peters is survived by his beloved wife, Sylvia Peters; his daughter, Agusta Murray; his stepdaughter, Veronica Medina; his stepsons, Ricardo Galvan, Adam Valdez and Saul Valdez; his sister, Christy Fullenwider; his brother, Glen Peters; numerous grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren on the way. Gary will be greatly missed by all that were blessed to know him.

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