Samuel Gover Jr.

A proud lifelong resident of San Antonio, Sam was deeply rooted in his community and faith. His life was marked by quiet strength, unwavering dedication to family, and a deep respect for tradition.

He joins his late wife, Guadalupe Gover (1/3/1942) who passed on August 1, 2018.

His legacy will live on through his family.

His daughter and caregiver, Gloria Gover (5/17/1963) and his youngest late son, Samuel Gover III (12/23/1964 - 6/19/1995).

His daughter Rosemary Gover (2/27/1957), grandson Adolph Ariaza Jr., late granddaughter Ruby A. Farias (4/3/1989 - 3/17/2009), and great granddaughter Chasidy Quiroz.

His late son Robert Gover Sr., Granddaughter Donna Gover Nevarez and son in law Margarito Nevarez with great granddaughter Daphney Nevarez and great grandson Devin Nevarez; Granddaughter Tracy Gover Nevarez and son in law Ramiro Nevarez with great grandsons Alexander Nevarez and Ramiro Nevarez Jr., and great granddaughter Sophie A. Nevarez; Grandson Bobby Gover Jr. with great granddaughters Amersis M. Gover and Micaela A. Gover, and great grandson Atticus S. Gover; Granddaughter Evangelina Gover with great grandchildren Antonia Prado, Adrianna Prado, Evan Prado, and Evangelina Prado; Granddaughter Amber Gover with great granddaughters Julissalyn Cuellar and Leanna M. Cuellar.

His son Andrew Gover Sr. (9/19/1959) and spouse Martha Gover (11/3/1974); Granddaughter Ashley Gover (6/7/1983) with great grandchildren Abraham Romo (6/7/2001), Noah Romo (11/23/2002), and Andrea Romo (8/2/2004); Grandson Matthew Gover (7/25/1998), granddaughter Shannon Gover (7/1/2003), and late grandson Andrew Gover Jr. (11/1/1981) who passed on June 20, 2003.

His daughter Alice Gover (10/13/1960); Granddaughter Lisa Gutierrez and spouse Thomas Gutierrez with great granddaughter Desiree M. Sauseda and great grandson Christopher R. Sauseda Jr.; Granddaughter Leslie Ann Gonzales (2/10/1979) and spouse Abel Sanchez (11/29/1978) with late great grandson Julian Alexander (10/30/1995) who passed on August 21, 2016, great granddaughter Alexis S. Garcia (11/5/1996) and spouse Isaac A. Garcia with great grandchildren Zadain J. Gonzales (6/15/2015), Juliana A. Garcia (1/11/2017), and Trevathan C. Garcia (4/10/2020); Granddaughter Karen Rivera and great grandson Gabriel N. Moreno, great grandson Benjurmen S. Moreno with great great granddaughter Amelia L. Moreno, and great granddaughter Dajia-Rae A. Moreno.

His daughter Diane Gover Cortez and spouse Carlos Cortez; Granddaughters Valerie Cortez and Jaclyn Galvan; Grandson Gabriel Galvan with great granddaughters Gia Galvan and Sofia Galvan and great grandson Christian Galvan; Granddaughter Kathryn Ruiz and spouse Raymond Ruiz Sr with great grandchildren Isabella Ruiz, Lea Ruiz, and Ray Ruiz Jr.

His late daughter Gladys Gover Cortez (5/17/1963 - 5/7/2024) and surviving spouse John F. Cortez (10/29/1962); Grandson David F. Cortez and spouse Miranda C. Cortez with great grandsons Peter Cortez and Anthony Cortez; Grandson Patrick F. Cortez and Granddaughter Frances M. Cortez with great grandsons Raphael M. Moreno (4/27/2012), Michelangelo M. Moreno (7/8/2013), Gabriel M. Moreno (2/24/2015), and great granddaughter Phoebe Maxine Moreno (12/31/2016).

A visitation will be held on Monday, September 15, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, with a Rosary beginning at 7:00 PM, at Roy Akers, 515 N Main Avenue, San Antonio, Texas 78205.

Roy Akers Funeral Home will open at 8:00 AM to receive family and friends on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 where the funeral procession will depart at 9:30 AM for a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10:00 AM at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower, 1715 N Zarzamora, San Antonio, Texas 78201. Burial will follow 11:30 AM at San Fernando Cemetery II, 746 Castroville Rd, San Antonio, Texas 78237.

Sam will be remembered with love and gratitude by all who knew him.