Bob Gavlik has Passed Away

[Desert COP]

For those of you in the Corpus Christi area and surrounding areas that knew Bob Gavlik, he has passed away. He passed away Friday surrounded by family and friends as a result of an earlier accident. I'm posting this link for his service. Visitation will be tomorrow at 10:00, followed by a Rosary at 10:30 at St.Philip the Apostle Catholic Church with a Funeral Mass following at 11:00. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Gavlik Family and Friends. Bob was a great friend and could always be counted on for a good laugh! Rest-In-Peace Bob, and may our lord welcome you through the golden gates with open arms. I've enclosed the link for our friends to read.

 

http://www.obits.caller.com/index.cfm?useaction=viewobit&ID=85539

Edited September 2, 2014 by Desert COP

[NickHolt]

Bobby Joe Gavlik - Corpus Christi, TX

 

 

Bobby Joe Gavlik, 68, of Corpus Christi, passed away Friday, August 29, 2014 from an accident. He was born on June 28, 1946 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Cecil and Katherine Gavlik.

 

He is predeceased by his parents; brother, Billy Gavlik and wife Shirley; his son David Allen Gavlik; his mother-in-law from Benavides, Texas, Eufemia S. Cantu.

 

Bob is survived by his dedicated, understanding and loving wife and best friend of 22 years, Esmeralda Gavlik (Cantu); his sons, Robert (Jennifer) Gavlik of Orange Grove, James (Caren) Gavlik of Corpus Christi; and his brother, Mark (Norma) of Corpus Christi. He is also survived by his six sisters, Joyce (Joe) Kucera, Orange Grove, Kathy (Fred) Morales, Houston, Charla (Bart) Mora, San Antonio, Debra Lambert, Gwendy Jacobi, Geralyn (Richard) Sentz, all from Corpus Christi; grandchilden, Michael Marik, Robbie and Megan Gavlik, James and Zachery Wentz, Josh and Joey McCabe. Pending arrival of great-grandson, Ryder Zane Rodriguez.

 

Bob was an avid hunter, fisherman, photographer, mechanic and race car driver. He was former owner of Gavlik Automotive and All American Car Wash. He semi-retired four years ago, but as everybody who knew Bob, knows he was never without a project that he did not dedicate himself to. Whatever hobby he was into at the moment, (whether it was car racing, photography, hunting or most recently fishing), he completely dedicated his time and energy to it.

Everywhere he went Bob made fast friends and those who knew him loved him for his frankness, his loyalty, and his sense of humor. He will be missed by all as he leaves a void that will never be filled by anyone. He was also an animal lover, never hesitating to stop along the road to rescue a stray dog. His latest pet friends, Lexie, Zoe, Ludwig, Missy and Garfield II are already missing him.

 

His family would like to thank all the relatives and friends who waited and prayed at his bedside for his survival. Your support will always be remembered and appreciated. Thank you also to the hospital staff who were so compassionate when explaining all procedures to the family. The family would like to give thanks to a long time special friend, Leo Laughlin, for his dedication and assistance through this most difficult time.

 

Visitation will be held beginning at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 2, 2014, at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church with a Rosary to be recited at 10:30 a.m., with a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Fr. Alfredo Villarreal as celebrant.

 

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Bob's name to Pee Wee's Santuary. — with Bob Gavlik.

[Desert COP]

Thanks Nick!

[poorboy]

I just saw this, very sorry to here about Bob.