Gerardo "Jerry"

Amaya

Gerardo "Jerry" Amaya, age 82, was called home to be with the Lord Saturday December 16, 2023 at Valley Baptist Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Born October 21, 1941 in Bayview, TX to Lisandro and Catalina E. Amaya. Jerry was a devout catholic and lifetime member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church.

In his professional career Gerardo had a long tenure and was a psychologist with Tropical Texas where he retired after 30 years of faithful service. After retirement he began his private practice and was self employed.

In his leisure time he loved to ride his motorcycle, wood work, garden and yardwork. His passion was writing, he was an author and was very proud when his book published.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Siblings, Jose Amaya, Francisco Amaya, Luis Amaya, Sixto Amaya, Heriberto Amaya, Victoria "Vicky" Ratliff, Selena "Sally" Castillo, and Eva Villanueva, a grandson, Alvarito Perez Jr.

Jerry leaves to cherish his wonderful memory his loving and devoted wife of 39 years, Elvia Barron Amaya, Children, Linda Perez (Alvaro), Nora Cleghorn (David) and Anthony Jerome Amaya; Grandchildren, Analiza Perez (Oscar), Adrian Perez, Andres Perez (Vanessa), David Cleghorn, Jennifer Cleghorn and Stephanie Jasso; Great Grandchildren, Miles Perez, Redentor Perez, Balthazar Perez, Adeline Deolinda Perez, Andres Perez Jr., Madison Perez, Joshua Perez, Alyssa Flornoy, Abrey Flornoy, Ikal Jasso and Iztal Jasso. He is also survived by numerous nephews, nieces relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held Friday December 22, 2023 beginning at 5 pm to 9 pm. Memorial Services will begin at 6:00 pm with Fr. Joe Villalon as celebrant. Following the service a prayer of the Holy Rosary will begin led by Lupita Hurtado accompanied with special music by Mr. Carlos Canas.