Gilbert G. Aldana
August 15, 1937 ~ June 12, 2016
Gilbert G. Aldana, a life-long resident of New Braunfels, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2016 at Sodalis Assisted Living and Memory Care in Buda at the age of 78. Gilbert was born on August 15, 1937 in New Braunfels to Ernest Aldana, Sr. and Inez Gonzalez Aldana. He later served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corp from 1955-1958. Gilbert then served the citizens of New Braunfels locally with the New Braunfels Police Department for nine years, the Comal County Sheriff's Department for two years and the New Braunfels Fire Department for one year. He truly embodied the phrase, "To Protect and Serve." In addition, Gilbert was a "jack of all trades", owing and operating several local restaurants. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ernest Aldana, Jr. and by his beloved granddaughter, Dezerey Rodriguez. Survivors include his loving wife of 55-years, Esperanza Aldana; daughters, Deborah Aldana-Elizalde, Denise Aldana and husband, Domingo Garza and Rachel Aldana; grandchildren, Vincent Rodriguez and wife Micaela, Brianna Elizalde, Garrett Rodriguez, Gabriel Rodriguez and Kaden Woolard; siblings, Robert Aldana and wife, Elida, Janie Cantu, Irene Castaneda and husband, Guadalupe; Gilbert's "special pollock friend", Marcia Frederick; sister-in-law, Mary Aldana; great-grandchildren, Isidro Patino, Felipe Patino, Mia Patino, (Frankie Patino), Sophia Rodriguez, Chris and Gabrielle Castilleja, Austen Rodriguez and Evan Rodriguez. A time to visit with the family will be held from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at the Lux Funeral Home Chapel. Memorial services will follow from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the funeral home. A reception will follow the memorial service at 6:00 PM at the VFW Post 7110, located at 600 Peace Ave. in New Braunfels. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the Alzheimer's Association or to the Hospice organization of your choice.
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Such a great man. My heartfelt thoughts are with his wife, children, & grandchildren. Im lucky to have known him for many years as friends of the family. Sincere sympathies from my family to the aldana family.
So sorry to hear of Gilbert’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Hope and the entire famly.
RIP my dearly beloved friend who was also a special Pollock to me I cherish every conversation and every work detail we got to do together .You brought a smile to a dark day many a time If people knew they would have a hard time realizing our thinking I will always love you and feel so honored to know you til the end of time My love to all of you and know I am here for you God bless you in these times and the days ahead Heaven is going to be full of laughter and wonderment with him He was so awesome and an honest man that one could trust with a handshake Love you : my Pollock Aunt Marcia
My deepest condolences I am so sorry for your loss
Sincere Condolences to the Aldana Family….May Gibert RIP…..he served God, Country, Community and especially his Family…
Debbie-Mama Aldana and family, I am so sorry to hear about your daddy. He was such a sweetheart of a man… Always a smile and a twinkle in his eyes. I know he has struggled these last years and I know he now has his memory back— and ooooo I can only imagine what he remembers!!!! I truly hope all of your funny, loving memories carry you all through this difficult time. All my love- Lisa Feltner Brucks
My heart sings for Joy for Gilbert and cries for all of us that will miss him. If you ever met him you truly had a friend for life. From his loving eyes to his infectious smile, he spread happiness to everyone he was with. I will miss him but we haven’t “lost” him because I know right where he is. He is with Dez and Jesus and you can’t ask for a better welcoming committee than that! Not a “goodbye” just a “see ya in awhile” love ya Gilbert and Love my Aldana Family!
Our sincerest condolences.
Sending our condolences to our Aldana family Rip tio Gilbert luv miss u sending our ♡♡♡ to the family : from california♡Dave/Shirley Zavala & family
A very well known man thank you for all you’ve done your beautiful smile will be missed dearly my condolences to the Aldana family and R.I.P. Gilbert Aldana
Hope and girls so sorry for your loss. But know that he will be your special GAURDIAN ANGEL!!!. Just as I know my Mom and Dad are mine.Many , many great memories with Mr Gilbert. He was an awesome boss at one point in my life and I will never forget it as well as a great friend to me Rudy and my Ashley . May he RIP until we see all our loved ones once again. Love always Anita Vargas.
So sorry for your loss
I want to follow Gilbert’s example on how to treat people he treated me like I was somebody special .I will always remember Gilbert .My Special brother who is with King Jesus my brother Gilbert Aldana.
I am so very sorry to hear that you dad has gone home. You girls have so many wonderful memories so your dad will live on forever in each one of you. Take care of each other & know my prayers are with you all.
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May the good Lord bring you peace and strength now and I’m the years to come. Love you!
My heartfelt prayers for Mrs. Aldana and the family. May God’s love and comfort surround each one of you during this time of need. I’m so sorry for the loss of such a remarkable man.
My deepest condolences to Hope Aldana, and Debbie, Denise and Rachel. Gilbert was such a wonderful man, I know you ladies will cherish his memories and he will continue to live through all of you.
My deepest condolences to Hope Aldana and her family during this time of sorrow. God has taught us that we are here only for a short time and this is when families make special memories with one another. Though a loved one has been called home he will forever live in your hearts. Remember as God has promised that you will see him one day and reunite in heaven. May God send you Love and Comfort and Understanding during this time.
My sincere condolence to all !
God be wit you all
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Hope, my sincere condolences on your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow.
It’s so hard to lose our loved ones but he is now at peace with God and you know he’s in the best place. God bless your famiky
To all the family- We were so sad to hear Gilbert passed away. I’ll never forget the trip Gilbert, Hope, Shawn and Rachel made to Midland so they could meet “Poppy”, my dad and Shawn’s grandfather before he died. It meant the world to me! And coming back to help us pack up our home when we sold it. Gilbert loved to talk (understatement) and we so loved coming to eat, visit and laugh. We never usually left without Hope’s hot sauce!!! We know you will miss him but we are so proud that knows everyone, remembers everything and had lots of family and friends to talk to now! God be with you everyday and hold those memories you each have close to your hearts…he will always be there with you! Love you all-
TO HOPE AND FAMILY MY CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS. TO MY GOOD FRIEND GILBERT ALDANAI WILL NOT SAY GOODBYE BUT UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN.
My heart and prayers go out to the Aldana Family.
I am sorry to hear about your loss. I feel your pain my prayers are with you and your family.
Hope and family as you grieve know that we are remembering you and honoring the memory of Gilbert. Our prayers are with you.
To the entire Aldana family. My prayers, my heart and my love go out to your family. I am so sorry for your loss. But our loss is Heavens gain. May God be with you and comfort you. In Jesus name Amen
Aunt Denise, Rachel and my dear Hope my deepest sympathy, my thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family during this difficult time. Much love and blessings always. Kris Rodriguez
I’m so very sad to hear this news. Mr and Mrs Aldana are one of a kind. I remember when they had their restaurant and lived in the house behind it. So many great memories. I always felt welcome in your home. My thought and prayers are with Ms Aldana and the whole family.
My heart and prayers go out to the Aldana family, may God bring peace to your hearts
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Aldana family. May God give you all the strength to see you through your loss. As childhood friends growing up in New Braunfels, Gilbert and I go back a long time. Luis and Lana Zamora
*I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been forever changed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rachel, my condolences on the passing of your dad. Prayers for peace and strength through your grieving and may the memories you have be forever present.
My condolences to the Aldana Family I met Mr. Aldana and his family in the 70’s at Los Tacos restaurant during the CB era. Mr Aldan welcomed me and my friends Rey, Tudy and Jesse into their home and we hung out with Denise and Debbie. We had fun hanging out at the restaurant. I have great memories of him and his family and will never forget. He was a great person and it was an honor to have known a great and special friend and family. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
From the Rosemary Morales Leal family our prayers and sincere condolences on the passing of Mr Aldana ..
Our heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. May God embrace you in comfort during this difficult Time.
Gilbert will be so missed by so many from the Walgreens staff.He was always happy and greeted me and all employees with a smile and hug when he bought the newspaper.Another beautiful man in heaven watching over us. Condolences for the whole family.Prayers for your strength!
Dearest Hope and family, Mom and I were so saddened to hear of your loss. I know your hearts are breaking but I know he would Want you to lift your hearts to the lord and be at peace. Forever in our hearts.
God Bless the family of Gilbert Aldana ; Moreover, my sincere Condolences. Praying for you.
My condolences to the Aldana family.I knew Gilbert for any years in N.B Had good times together at the Blue Room ,there in. N/B .He will be greatly missed. Rest in peace my friend.Always Fernando. (el Quate) Pruneda. Lockhart Texas
he was a great man… My condolences to the Aldana family. I can say he was a big part of my life growing up loved him like he was my own.. Keeping you in my prayers .
Our deepest condolences to the Aldana family. Had lot of memories with my compadre at NBFD and just hanging out. Will miss you. Will pray for the family as you move forward .
Deborah Aldana-Elizalde is my sister-in-law, and Brianna Elizalde my niece. We all live in Santa Barbara, CA. I am sorry for the family Gilbert Aldana left, and would have liked to have known him. It sounds like he was a hard working, and wonderful person to “protect and serve” for so many years. My condolences to the family. Kathy
To know Mr G is to love him.. Once he is in your heart, he does not leave nor do you forget him. Love you so much, Mr G and Hope. Betty
So sorry to hear about the loss of Mr. Aldana. I knew along time ago and went to school with his daughter Debra. He as a hard working,kind man and a great man of faith. May you rest in the lord’s loving arms. Until we meet again, Lambert Wilson, USN Retired.
Sorry, I just picked this up. I have such pleasant memories of Compadre Gilbert. We had such lovely times together with Comadre Hope. It seems the years slip by so quickly and of a sudden we are losing friends. Abe, Dan, Timi and Joseph did visit you in New Braunfels many years ago. I also saw you and your Mom at Timi’s wedding. Someday I wish to make a trip to Texas and will surely see your Mom. Blessings on your family and know that Compadre has always been in my hear.