Gary Rocha

I'm so sorry to hear this news. Gary and I lost touch after his family moved but we reconnected this summer via comments on a Houston Astros Facebook page. He was such a great friend when I knew him at Andrews Elementary School and Pearce Junior High. I will always value the friendship we shared. I've uploaded a fifth grade picture. Gary is in the back row, second from the right. (I'm in the next row, second from the left.) Condolences to the family.

Hopefully this will come out well. I tried writing these many times. What Can I say except he was my best friend, biggest cheerleader, and always laughed and my jokes no matter how corny they were. this world has dimmed a little with his passing. However, I know that he will be waiting next to Saint Peter alongside my family waiting for me when it is my time to go home and be with the Lord Almighty. Miss you brother. Thanks for the good times but most of all thanks for these decades of love and for being my friend. I will be with you once my chores are done here.
Love you,
Matthew

I will always remember how lovely he sang at his mother's funeral. If I recall correctly, it was his mother's. Beautiful voice with so much feeling. Rip sweet cousin, no longer in pain, but in Heaven with his wonderful parents. May God carry him home in His arms. Prayers for his wife, sister and entire family.