Gabriel Calvo

He was born on March 29, 1931, in Cartagena, Colombia, to Don Gabriel Calvo and Fanny Cecilia Calvo Currea. He spent his early years between Tampa, Florida, and Bogotá, Colombia, experiences that shaped his deep appreciation for culture, his natural curiosity, and his lifelong love of people.

Ed pursued his education with determination and heart, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Latin American Studies from St. Mary’s University, a Master of Science in Clinical Counseling from Our Lady of the Lake University, and a Ph.D. in Psychology from Kennedy Western University. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, he devoted his life’s work to helping others heal, grow, and find hope.

He proudly served his country for 20 years in the United States Air Force, retiring honorably. His commitment to service continued through an 18-year career with the Veterans Administration, where he began working with the Vietnam Veteran Centers—later known as VA Vet Centers. He was especially proud to have been part of the VA team that worked with the United States Congress to recognize Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as a service-related disability. This meaningful work became a cornerstone of his legacy, impacting generations of veterans and their families.

On September 29, 1960, Ed married the love of his life, Angelica R. Calvo. Their marriage was a beautiful and enduring bond filled with devotion, laughter, and deep admiration. He adored Angelica completely and found special joy in photographing her—capturing not just her image, but the love he held for her in every frame.

Ed was a man who truly embraced life. He found joy in photography, travel, movies, music, reading, storytelling, and tennis. Yet, nothing meant more to him than his family. He treasured every moment spent gathered around the table—sharing meals, laughter, stories, and heartfelt conversations. He took immense pride in the accomplishments of his loved ones and delighted in hearing their memories, often adding his own stories that brought warmth and laughter to every room.

Those who knew Ed will remember him as kind, positive, open-minded, empathetic, and endlessly curious. He had a rare gift for making people feel seen, heard, and valued. He was deeply loved and widely admired, with friendships that spanned decades. Many sought him out in times of difficulty, knowing they would find not only wisdom and guidance, but genuine care and understanding.

Ed was an active member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Helotes, Texas, and remained dedicated to supporting the veteran community throughout his life—always giving of himself in quiet but meaningful ways.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Angelica R. Calvo; his sons, Walter Calvo and Ronald Calvo; his daughters, Ida (Alvaro) Molina, Sonia De La Cruz, and Liz (David) McNeil; his grandchildren, Patricia Molina, Jesus Molina, M. Adrian De La Cruz, Brooke Asmussen, Erica Asmussen, Andrea De La Cruz, Nicolas Calvo, Sara Calvo, and Jemma Calvo; his great-granddaughters, Alyssa Conde and Aurora McAibbon; his great-grandson Roman McAibbon; his sister-in-law, Mercedes Calvo; his nieces, Cecilia Calvo, Peggy Calvo and Joyce Calvo; his nephews, Robert Calvo, Fernando Calvo, Rudy Calvo and Alfonso Calvo; and his close friends, Michael Cameron, Jimmy Cadenas and L. B. Carpenter.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Don Gabriel Calvo and Fanny Cecilia Calvo Currea; his brothers, Alphonso Calvo, Orlando Calvo and Johnny Calvo; his nephew, Johnny Calvo; his niece, Jackie Calvo and his beloved grandson, Chase Asmussen.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Sunset Northwest Funeral Home, 6321 Bandera Road, San Antonio, Texas 78238.

Ed’s life was a testament to love, service, and compassion. He leaves behind not only a legacy of professional accomplishment, but a far greater legacy of kindness, laughter, and unwavering devotion to those he loved. His presence was a gift, his stories a treasure, and his love a constant. Though he will be deeply missed, his spirit will live on in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him.