David Gaytan

Mr. David Gaytan, 93, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend entered into the glory of his eternal life on Sunday, October 14, 2012 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville, TX surrounded by his loving family.

David was a proud World War II veteran, where he served 4 years with the Army Air Force. He was a Supply Sergeant from 19431946 at Myrtle Beach Bombing Range, Myrtle Beach, S. C. David was the recipient of the American Theatre Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

David came to the Rio Grande Valley on September 11, 1952 from Austin, Texas after graduating from Nixon Clay College. David was transferred from the Austin, Texas Sears Store to the Brownsville store to take the position of Shipping and Receiving Manager with Sears Roebuck Co. In June of 1987, David retired from Sears Roebuck Co. after 37 years of faithful service.

He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. David was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed by those fortunate to have known him.

David was preceded in death by his wife, Maria Dolores Lopez Gaytan a daughter, Judy Gaytan a son, David Gaytan his mother and father, Maria Urbano Gaytan a brother, Gonzalo Joe Gaytan and a sister, Raye Diaz.

Survivors include two daughters, Marie Christine Weaver of Schertz, TX and Laura Patricia Gaytan of San Antonio, TX a son, David Gerard Gaytan of Brownsville four grandchildren: Eddie Sosa Jr., James Matthew Weaver, Nicole Weaver, and Sklyer Flores three sisters all from Austin, TX: Janie Martinez, G.G. Zendejas, and Terry Pea and numerous nieces, nephews, and other extended family members.

Local visitation will be today, Tuesday, October 16, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. with the recitation of the holy rosary at 7:00 p.m. this evening in the East Chapel at DarlingMouser Funeral Home. Mr. Gaytan will be transferred to Austin, TX to WeedCorleyFish Funeral Home, 2620 South Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78704 and 512 4421446 where visitation and a rosary service will be held on Thursday, October 18, 2012. A Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 19, 2012, at San Jose Catholic Church, 2435 Oakcrest Avenue, Austin, TX 78704, followed by committal services with Military Honors at Assumption Cemetery where David will be laid to rest next to his beloved mother and brother.

Honored to be his pallbearers are his grandsons, Eddie Sosa Jr. and James Matthew Weaver along with his nephews: Joseph Serafin Pea, Matt Martinez, III, Robert Mario Diaz, and Jesse Zendejas.

Visitation

DarlingMouser Funeral Home
945 Palm Blvd.
Brownsville, TX  78520
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Service

Rosary

DarlingMouser Funeral Home
945 Palm Blvd.
Brownsville, TX  78520
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
7:00 p.m.

Funeral Mass

San Jose Catholic Church
2435 Oakcrest Avenue
Austin, TX  78704
Friday, October 19, 2012
10:00 a.m.

Cemetery

Assumption Cemetery
3650 South Interstate 35
Austin, TX  78704