Harlingen, TX -
Gilberto Tristan, Sr., 89, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. He was born on March 31, 1927 in Martindale, Texas to Hilario and Refugia Tristan.
Gilberto is preceded in death by his wife, Maria Josefa Zamora Tristan; 2 daughters, Yolanda and Sylvia Tristan; 2 sons, Daniel and Ruben Tristan; 1 brother; and 3 sisters.
Left to cherish his wonderful memory are his children, Rosa Guerra (Ruben), San Juanita Medina (+Hector), Gilberto Tristan, Jr., Zulema Marroquin, and Susana Martinez (Gregory); daughter-in-law, Sandra Tristan; 13 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; and numerous nephews and nieces.
Visitation will be held on Friday, April 8, 2016, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a prayer of the Holy Rosary at 7 p.m.
Funeral mass will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2016, at 10 a.m. at San Felipe de Neri Mission Church. Interment will follow to Ashland Memorial Park Cemetery.
Honored to serve as pallbearers are Danny Guerra, Diego Guerra, Rolando Tristan, Larry Ybarra, Gregory Martinez, Jr., and Francisco Marroquin III.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home 1002 E. Harrison Ave., Harlingen, TX 78550 (956)364-2444.