Richard Gil

Richard married the love of his life, Peggy, on September 22, 1997. He worked as a postal carrier for over 40 years for the United States Postal Service, had a passion for his family, and his favorite hobby was playing golf.

Richard is survived by his wife, Peggy Gil, sister Diana Gil, daughters Debbie Vega and husband Joe and Vickie Mueller and husband Greg, sons Cruz Garza and wife Nancy, Javier Escamilla and Mark Ferraro, grandchildren Joe Vega, Lee Vega, Rey Vega, Amanda Escamilla and John, Matthew Escamilla and Karina, Sara Records and Daniel, Cameron Garza, Emily Walling, and great-grandchildren Chloe Escobar, Isaac Perez, Kairi Escamilla.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents Avelia Gil and Manuel Gil, and brothers Jesse Gil and Ernest Gil.

A visitation for Richard will be held Thursday, March 21, 2019 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Brookside Funeral Home, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, TX 77039. The funeral service will occur Friday, March 22, 2019 at 10:30 am and the burial will follow the service at Brookside Memorial Park.

Serving as pallbearers are Joe Vega, Lee Vega, Rey Vega, Joe Vega II, Mark Ferraro and Greg Mueller.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for the Gil family may be shared at www.brooksidefuneralhomelauder.com.