Gilbert Davila

Obituary of Gilbert E. Davila

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Our beloved Gilbert E. Davila, age 68, was called home to our Heavenly Father, on Sunday, February 28, 2021.

He was a proud Austinite who worked as a Hairdresser for 20 plus years. He also had a passion for playing Tejano music. His passion for music started at a young age. Gilbert played with many local bands throughout Austin and surrounding areas. He formed his own band "Gilbert y Justicia". We were blessed with his legacy of his music.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Marshall Davila Sr. and Maria Guadalupe Rodriguez; son, Eddie Sanchez; daughter, Laura Ann Davilla; grandsons, Neno Sanchez, and Ivan Escobedo; and by his brothers Marshall Jr. and Mike Davila.

Gilbert is survived by his loving wife, of 24 years, Pauline Davila; his children, Gilbert Torres (Genie), Richard Davila (Cynthia), Marsha Escobedo (Roger), Gil Davila (Lori), Burt Davila, Kristen Martinez (Mark), Chachi Garcia (Gerson), Mayra Garcia (Mike), Sarah Garcia, Steven Gonzalez (Roni); 61 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; siblings, Maggie Barrera, Louisa Camacho, Raymunda Anderson, Rose Marie Casas (Raymond), Susan Melendez, Irene Lafuente (Alfred), Sylvia Ulloa (George), Elizabeth Torres (Babe), Marshall Davilla Jr. (Delia), Dorothy Barrera, and Micaela Salazar (Rick), Diana Figueroa (Lincoln), and Lisa Matel; as well as numerous loving family members and friends.

Pallbearers:Gilbert Torres, Gil Davila, Burt Davila, Steven Gonzalez, Ray Casas, Joel Soriano Jr, Austin Davila, Andrew Davilla

Honorary Pallbearers: Richard Davila, Marshall Davilla, Raymond  Casas

Vitation will be held from 5:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 10, 2021, with Recitation of the Holy Rosary beginning at 7:00 p.m., at Mission Funeral Home Serenity Chapel, 6204 South First St. Austin, TX 78745. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 11, 2021, also Mission Funeral Home Serenity Chapel. Interment will follow at Assumption Cemetery.

Services will be live-streamed to allow those unable to attend to participate.  Follow link to Facebook Live Mission - South Side

Due to the Coronavirus /  COVID-19 Restrictions from the City of Austin,

capacity levels are restricted at funeral homes, churches, and cemeteries.

Each person entering the funeral home, church, and cemetery will be required to wear a mask

and to practice social distancing of 6 feet or more.   If you are ill or are concerned about the virus,

it is recommended that you not attend services.

The family is so grateful to everyone for their understanding, love, and support

during this very difficult time.

 

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Wednesday
10
March

Visitation

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Mission Funeral Home - Serenity Chapel
6204 S. First St.
Austin, Texas, United States
512-444-3355
Wednesday
10
March

Recitation of the Holy Rosary

7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Mission Funeral Home - Serenity Chapel
6204 S. First St.
Austin, Texas, United States
512-444-3355
Thursday
11
March

Scripture Services

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Thursday, March 11, 2021
Mission Funeral Home - Serenity Chapel
6204 S. First St.
Austin, Texas, United States
512-444-3355
Thursday
11
March

Interment

11:30 pm - 12:00 pm
Thursday, March 11, 2021
Assumption Cemetery
3650 S IH-35
Austin, Texas, United States
512-442-4252
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