Gabriel Alaniz Jr.

Gabriel or better known to most as Junior grew up in Mesquite, Texas and graduated from West Mesquite High School in 1994. In 1991 he had his first and only daughter Frances Rene Alaniz, fifteen years later had his first son Gabriel Alaniz III and a year and a half later had twin boys Jacob and Israel Alaniz. He was an awesome father who gave unconditional love to his children. Junior enjoyed coaching football and baseball for both his nephews and sons. Junior had a laugh that was undeniably contagious and a twinkle in his eyes that didn't go unnoticed. In 2014 he completed Police Academy and began his career as a Dallas Marshall. When he wasn't working you could find him outside cooking or baking things which he was very good at it.

Those left to hold cherished moments close to their hearts are his parents, Gabriel and Adela Alaniz; children: Frances Rene Alaniz, Gabriel Alaniz lll, Jacob Alaniz, Israel Alaniz; three sisters: Sophia Anders and husband Tony, Flora Muniz and husband Marco, Rosalinda Cantu and husband Gustavo; one brother Martin Martinez; seven nieces and nephews: David Anders and wife Hillary, Christopher Anders, Michael Anders and wife Shelbie, Billy M. Fitts, Juan R. Muniz and wife Jecenia, Edward D. Fitts, Naudia N. Cantu; seven great nieces and nephews: Kaden M. Anders, Maricella L. Muniz , Bentley D. Anders, Juan M. Muniz, Dawson C. Anders, Brady D. Anders, Ezekiel R. Muniz and a host of aunts, uncles, other family and beloved friends who tremendously miss him.

A visitation for Gabriel will be held Thursday, August 1, 2019 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Life Pointe Church, 1600 Griffith Ave., Terrell, Texas 75160. A funeral service will occur Friday, August 2, 2019 at 10:00 am at Life Pointe Church with a graveside service to follow immediately at Highland Memorial Gardens, in Terrell, Texas.

Serving as pallbearers are Officer Michael Anders, Sgt. Armando Tijerina, Sgt. Charles Paul Steele, Deputy Michael Perez, Deputy Christopher Cisneros and Deputy Joe Frank Thomas.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.dignitymemorial.com/anderson-clayton-terrell for the Alaniz family.