Ignacio was called home to be with our Lord on Feb 9, 2026 at the age of 79 and 1/2 (Nacho wanted everyone to know that he was almost 80 years old).
Ignacio is preceded in death by his parents, father Ignacio V. Gil Senior, mother Maria de Jesus Reyes Gil, brother Pedro Gil , brother John Gil , brother Louis Gil, his sister Ana Ramirez , sister Gloria Short , and sister Marcela Garcia .
Ignacio is survived by his wife of 40 years Bertha Gil , son Scott Gil, daughter Vanessa Gil, daughter Valerie Losoya, son-in-law Alfie Losoya, grandchildren Diego Losoya, Ava Losoya, and Lucas Gil.
Ignacio was a devoted husband, loving father, caring grandfather, and a great friend. He loved music and dancing. He enjoyed going downtown every year to Fiesta to celebrate. He enjoyed spending time with loved ones and friends at Kickapoo. Nacho was soft spoken and a great listener. Nacho was a loyal fan of the San Antonio Spurs. Nacho's favorite restaurant and last birthday was celebrated at Mamacitas. Nacho enjoyed spending time with his "adopted" son John Victor Del Castillo III, his nieces Alexis Uresti, Ashley Garza, Amber Garza, Liza Luna, and Aria and Avery Marmentini who referred to him as Grandpa Nacho. He retired from Exxon of 35 years in 2005. He battled cancer head on with courage with his wife caring for him through his difficult journey. He spent the last months of his life surrounded by his wife and loved ones.
He lived everyday to the fullest. His life was a blessing and his memory a treasure. We will miss you dearly Nacho. Please come and join the family of Ignacio “Nacho” Gil as we honor and pay tribute to the wonderful life he lived.
Services are as follows: Wednesday February 18,2026. 5pm viewing for family, 6pm open to the public, 6:30pm mariachi dedication and 7pm -8pm service. Thank you.
