David V. Vera

David V. Vera was born on April 4, 1942 in Donna, Texas to Gilberto and Iris Vera. He passed gently from this life on April 7, 2018 surrounded by his beloved wife of fifty-six years, Mireya Vera; his children Yvette Wagner, wife of Chris Wagner, David James Vera, Jo-Iris Guillen, wife of Miguel Guillen, and Nancy Vera;grandchildren Kelley Wagner, fiancé of Philip Oakes, Coleman Wagner, Audrey Vera, Grayson Guillen and Griffin Guillen.

David and Mireya moved their young family to Austin in 1967. David was the owner/operator of David's Food Stores in South Austin. He was recognized by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as the Austin Hispanic Business Man of the Year in 1990. After 30 years of serving South Austin with his food stores, David sold his business and began other successful ventures that allowed him more time to spend with his family and serving his community. He was a loyal member of the Greater Southwest Optimist Club (GSWO) for many years and held multiple positions such as Vice President, Board member, Director, and Scholarship Committee member. He loved being part of the GSWO because of its efforts to help under privileged students achieve their educational goals and provide programs that benefit the youth in our community.

David was a successful business man and a true optimist but his passion was his faith and family. He served in his church, St. Ignatius, and pointed people to Jesus not so much by words but by his actions. Not only did he believe in the gospel of Jesus Christ but he truly lived it by his humble, gentle, patient and kind spirit. He was a man of his word, a gentleman, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and loyal friend to many. We rejoice in knowing that he is at home with his Heavenly Father.

The family will receive visitors from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Celebration of Life service to begin at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Greater Southwest Optimist Club Scholarship Fund P.O. Box 40746 Austin, Texas 78704, or www.gswoc.org.