GREGORIO "GOLLITO" GOVEA Sr.

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GREGORIO GOVEA Obituary

GREGORIO "GOLLITO" GOVEA, SR.
EDINBURG - Gregorio"Gollito" Govea, Sr., 87, passed away to be with our Lord on Monday, March 15, 2010, at Alfredo Gonzalez Veteran's Texas State Home in McAllen.
He was born on November 17, 1922 to Marcelino and Ascencion Almendarez-Govea in Mercedes and had lived in Edinburg most of his life.
He is preceded in death by wife, Olivia Garcia Govea, his parents, Marcelino and Asencsion Almendarez-Govea; a grandson, Frank Joseph Garcia; a brother, Casimiro Govea Sr.; a sister, Rosa Govea; and two daughters-in-law, Norma V. Guerra and Cruz T. Garcia.
Mr. Govea is survived by his eight children, Clemente (Sylvia) Garcia, Margarita (Alcides) Castro and Gloria Olivia (Victor) Garza, all of Houston, Texas, Felix Garcia, Sr. of Weslaco, Eduardo (Judy) Garcia of Jacksonville, Florida, Frank (Emma) Garcia, David Govea Guerra and Gregorio "Greg" (Anabel) Govea, Jr., all of Edinburg; 30 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; two sisters, Efracia (Epifano) Cantu of Edinburg and Maria "Mary" (Eduardo) Muniz of Floydada, Texas.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m., with a 7 p.m. rosary today, March 16, 2010, at Memorial Funeral Home, 208 East Canton in Edinburg. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edinburg. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Edinburg. Military honors will be conducted by Mid Valley Honor Guard.
The family would like to thank the entire staff at the Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home, also the Heart of the Valley, CIMA Hospice, Dr. Monzer Yazji, Dr. Ernesto Trevino and Dr. Amer Alanbari for all their dedication and care.
Funeral services are under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home in Edinburg.
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Published by The Monitor from Mar. 15 to Mar. 16, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for GREGORIO GOVEA

12 Entries

Letty Cerda-Pena

March 19, 2010

Gloria Govea as I knew you when growing up, I just found out about your father and I give you my sincere condolences. I remember the days when I would go to your house and we would walk together to go to CCD. I miss those days. As we grew up we lost contact but always know that you were always a good friend to me. I can not tell you that the pain will ever go away but it will get easier. I miss my parents every day but knowing they are with GOD brings me peace. That is where your father is. You and your family are in my prayers.

Veronica Ashley

March 18, 2010

Grandpa, You will always live in my heart just like grandma liva does, and I talk to Brianna about her all the time, Most of my fondest memories of my childhood were with you and grandma in them. You both taught me to be strong, and to be a great parent no matter what and great work ethics. I want to thank you both for influencing great values and showing me what loving your grandchildren means, I hope one day when I become a grandmother to love my grandchildren as you loved me and Joey. I thank god for the time we had and no one can ever erase those memories. God bless you both and although I will miss you so, I know that you and grandma liva are together. I know how much you missed your "virgen" ...I love you grandpa ,...keep us in your prayers too. Till we meet in heaven again....con todo mi corazon, te amo...!

Veronica & Brian & Brianna Ashley Austin Texas (Edinburg Texas)

Tracy Garcia

March 16, 2010

Thinking of you and grandma govea. you are both missed very much... till we meet again.
Roel and Tracy Garcia and family
Michole, Andi, Cody, Makayla and Kaden

Martha Garcia

March 16, 2010

My sincerest condolences to the Govea And Garcia family.My prayers are with you all,He was a wonderful man,always had a beautiful smile. God Bless you.

Dj Garcia

March 16, 2010

I love and miss you grandpa.I always loved being around you and grandma when I was little and as I got older.And I always made sure I got to see you before I would leave the valley when we would visit.You are going to be very much missed,but at least you and grandma will be togethr again.I love you,and you will always be in my prayer's.

joey govea

March 16, 2010

I love you grandpa, I will miss you very much I thank you for being there for me and Roni. Grandma and you will be together again. I will always remember the saturdays when I was little sitting at the kitchen table eating corn pops with me or while in houston walking to the appletree....i love you and your great grand daughter will be here soon.

Michael Williams

March 16, 2010

I would like to convey my sincerest condolences to the Govea and Garcia family members. I pray that GOD walk with each of you as you grieve the loss of a truly special man, and a much-loved member of the family. My prayers are with you all.

nora gonzalez

March 16, 2010

we love you grandpa may you rest in peace and say hi to mom & grandma and we love them and miss them

ALEJANDRO GONZALES JR

March 16, 2010

TO ALL MY COUSINS, I KNOW HOW YOU ARE FEELING. I HAVE HAD THE EXPERIENCE OF LOOSING A LOVED ONE. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND GIVE YOU PEACE. TIO WAS THE BEST AND HIS LOVE FOR ALL OF US WAS THE OUT MOST. I WILL MISS HIM DEARLY BUT GOD ONLY TAKES THE BEST. HE WILL NOW JOIN TIA, MY DAD AND MY SON IN HEAVEN.
LOVE YOU ALL
ALEJANDRO GONZALES JR.

Sosa Family

March 16, 2010

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

DeeDee Williams(Garcia)

March 16, 2010

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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Gloria Salinas

March 16, 2010

My sincere condolences go out to the Garcia and Govea family. Mr. Govea will surely be missed. He was a wonderful grandfather to both my children (Veronica & JR) the love he gave them was so unconditional. His memory will live inour hearts. He will certainly be missed.

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