It is with great sadness that the family of Gilbert Medina announces his passing on Wed. Nov. 14, 2018 at the age of 61. He was born to the late Antonio and Maria C Medina on June 7, 1957 in Ganado, Tx.

Gilbert is preceded in death by his parents along with his brother Juan Antonio Medina, his sister Rosie Ann Medina and grandparents.

He is survived by his sisters: Mary G. Medina from Port Lavaca, Lydia Medina, Molly (Salvador) Luna, Virginia (Tomas) Morales from Bay City, along with brothers Roy (Nena) Medina from Bay City, Fred (Gregoria) Medina from Clute and Herman (Vickie) Medina from Indiana.

Although Gilbert did not have any children he had numerous nieces and nephews and even more great nieces and great nephews that he shared his love with.

Anyone who knew Gilbert knew he was an avid lover of the Dallas Cowboys. He was loved by many and never met a stranger. In his younger years he enjoyed competitive games of football, horseshoes, darts, pool, checkers and shuffleboard. He loved talking mess to his friends because that was Gilbert, no one could tell him what to do. LOL

The family will receive visitation on Sunday, November 18, 2018 from 5 - 6 pm. with the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 6 p.m. at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Mass of the Resurrection will be at 10 a.m. on Monday, November 19, 2018 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Bay City with Monsignor Gerry Cernoch celebrant. The Rite of Committal will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Rod Medina III, Mario Luna, Victor Barrera, Anthony Morales, Steven Garcia, and Fred Medina Jr.

The family would like to thank all the family and friends that were supportive, understanding and continued praying for Gilbert through his different surgeries. After all, we are the hands and feet of Our Lord; it is our duty to pass on the love and compassion to our brothers and sisters.

"St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle; be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell satan and all evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen"