Gilbert Govella, Sr., 78, of Houston, Texas, entered into rest on April 13, 2019. He was born in Houston, Texas on June 19, 1940 to parents Gregorio and Augustina Govella. He was married to Esperanza Sandoval Govella on May 9, 1965, and they spent 53 blessed years together.
Gilbert graduated from the Houston Vocational Technical School, and received an Associate of Arts degree from Houston Community College. Gilbert had a career as a Pipeline Analyst for Tennessee Gas Pipeline and El Paso Energy. He was a member of Jeff Davis High School Mentorship Program and a 4th degree Knight of Columbus.
He is survived by his wife Esperanza Govella; children Gilbert Govella, Jr. and wife Chesney and Melissa Window and husband Gavin; grandchildren Jessica Govella, Grant Govella, Chase Window, and Sara Window.
A visitation will be held in his honor on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 6:30 p.m. inside the Chapel of American Heritage Funeral Home, 10710 Veterans memorial Drive, Houston, Texas 77038, during which time refreshments will be available from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. inside the Magnolia Room. The Funeral Mass will commence on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 2730 Nelwood Drive, Houston, Texas 77038.
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