Gilbert G. Mazuca was born on October 16, 1938 and he left this earth for his heavenly home on February 19, 2025 surrounded by loved ones.

Gilbert was born to Leo R. and Ramona G. Mazuca in San Antonio, Texas. He graduated from San Antonio Vocational and Technical High School in 1958, where he met the love of his life Bertha Garcia.  They were married on September 12, 1959 and together raised five beautiful children.

He joined the United States Marine Corp in 1958, after serving in the Marine Corp Reserves during high school.  He and Bertha returned to San Antonio in August of 1962 after serving his tour and continued raising their family. Upon returning to San Antonio, he worked for the US Postal Service for 30 years until his retirement.

Gilbert loved his barbeque and would be known to have a grill going for family parties.  He loved bowling, playing softball, and going to the beach with the kids and grandkids. Gilbert being the fan of Fiesta that he was, always tried to get the family tickets to the Battle of the Bands and as many of the parades as he could.

He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and president of the Parish Council for years. Gilbert had a strong devotion to St. Jude and could be found many times at St. Jude's Catholic Church praying.

Gilbert was a family man first, always faithful, generous and kind. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife Bertha Mazuca, brother Roland Mazuca, his children: Veronica Mazuca and Joyce Wilkerson; Marc Mazuca and children Juliana Mazuca and Andrew Mazuca; Timothy "Tim" and Diane Mazuca, and children Krystal Mazuca, Carolyn and Ben Vigman, Matthew Mazuca and Rachel Mazuca; Charles "Chuck" and Isabel Mazuca and children Dalton Mazuca, Elijah Mazuca and Melanie Mazuca; Christopher and Gisela Mazuca.

Gilbert was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Ramona Mazuca and his daughter-in-law, Ana Mazuca.

Serving as Pallbearers: Ed Villegas, Alex Pena, Dalton Mazuca, Elijah Mazuca, Matthew Mazuca, Zachary Moreno, Andrew Mazuca, and Benjamin (Ben) Vigman.

FUNERAL SERVICES

Thursday, February 27, 2025

Visitation will begin at 6:00pm

Rosary to be recited at 7:00pm

The Angelus Funeral Home Chapel

1119 N. St. Mary's St.

Friday, February 28, 2025

Funeral Mass will be offered at 1:00pm

Holy Rosary Catholic Church

(Those attending the Mass should meet directly at the church Friday afternoon)

Interment will follow in

San Fernando Cemetery No.2