League City family remembers Air Force veteran

Gilbert “Goofy” Jimenez Jr., a 76-year-old Air Force veteran and longtime human resources executive, died April 5 at his home in Cibolo after what his obituary called a short battle with cancer. (victoriaadvocate.com) Jimenez was born Aug. 26, 1949, in Mission, graduated from Stroman High School, attended Victoria College and then enlisted in the United States Air Force. His obituary said he later built a career in human resources and retired as vice president of human resources at Kinetic Concepts Inc. (victoriaadvocate.com) He was married to Olivia Jimenez for 47 years, and the family said he was known for putting his faith and relatives at the center of his life. Survivors listed in the obituary include his wife, children, grandchildren, siblings and extended family, including his sister Delia Jimenez of League City. (victoriaadvocate.com) The remembrance has drawn attention in League City because Delia Jimenez is among the relatives now mourning him while funeral arrangements move forward in Central Texas. Crotty Funeral Home in Belton posted a visitation for 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and a funeral service at 11 a.m. on April 25, 2026, followed by burial at North Belton Cemetery. (crottyfh.com) The obituary describes a life that moved through South Texas, military service and corporate work before ending in Cibolo, northeast of San Antonio. It says Jimenez kept close ties to family and church throughout those moves and after retirement. (victoriaadvocate.com) Relatives said he loved music, dancing, barbecue, fishing and time outdoors, details that filled out the nickname “Goofy” with a picture of a sociable, active grandfather. The obituary also said he was known for integrity, generosity and a habit of making people laugh. (victoriaadvocate.com) The service in Belton is listed as private, with Crotty Funeral Home handling arrangements. His family’s public remembrance, posted this week, closes by asking people to remember a man they said lived with faith, humor and devotion to the people around him. (crottyfh.com)