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Oct 1, 1978 — Aug 19, 2026

Obituary

Santos A. Gámez, aged 47, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2026, in Olmito, Texas. Born on October 1, 1978, in Estación Manuel, Tamaulipas, Mexico, he was the son of Eleno Gámez and Guadalupe de Luna Ruiz.

A dedicated musician, Santos was a valued member of Centro Cristiano Casa del Alfarero in Brownsville, where he shared his musical talents.

Santos is preceded in death by his parents, Eleno and Guadalupe.

He is lovingly remembered by his parents, Eleno and Guadalupe; his devoted wife, Erika Gámez; and his children, Keyla H. Gámez (Roberto Rivas Jr.), Santos A. Gámez Jr. (Andrea), Jeanette Gámez, and Caleb Gámez. Santos also leaves behind his cherished grandchildren: Kamyla Rivas, Roberto Rivas III, and Elena V. Gámez.

The family extends heartfelt gratitude to Sunshine Haven for their compassionate care during Santos's final days.

The family will receive friends and relatives on Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Buck Ashcraft San Benito Funeral Home with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 21, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at Centro Cristiano Casa del Alfarero, 35 Industrial Dr., Brownsville, Texas 78521.

Honorary pallbearers will be Carlos Cortez and Olga Lydia Cortez.

Family and guests are encouraged to wear something white for the service on Thursday.


Santos A. Gámez, de 47 años, falleció pacíficamente el 19 de agosto de 2026 en Olmito, Texas. Nacido el 1 de octubre de 1978 en Estación Manuel, Tamaulipas, México, era hijo de Eleno Gámez y Guadalupe de Luna Ruiz.

Como músico dedicado, Santos fue un miembro apreciado del Centro Cristiano Casa del Alfarero en Brownsville, donde compartía sus talentos musicales.

A Santos le precedieron en la muerte sus padres, Eleno y Guadalupe.

Le recuerdan con cariño su dedicada esposa, Erika Gámez; y sus hijos: Keyla H. Gámez (Roberto Rivas Jr.), Santos A. Gámez Jr. (Andrea), Jeanette Gámez y Caleb Gámez. Santos también deja a sus queridos nietos: Kamyla Rivas, Roberto Rivas III y Elena V. Gámez.

La familia expresa su profundo agradecimiento a Sunshine Haven por los cuidados compasivos brindados durante los últimos días de Santos.

La familia recibirá a amigos y familiares el jueves 20 de agosto de 2026, de 1:00 p. m. a 9:00 p. m., en la funeraria Buck Ashcraft San Benito, con un servicio a las 7:00 p. m. Se llevará a cabo un servicio conmemorativo el viernes 21 de agosto de 2026 a las 7:00 p. m. en el Centro Cristiano Casa del Alfarero, ubicado en 35 Industrial Dr., Brownsville, Texas 78521.

Los portadores honorarios del féretro serán Carlos Cortez y Olga Lydia Cortez.

Se anima a los familiares e invitados a vestir de blanco para el servicio del jueves.

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Funeral Services

Visitation

August
20

Thursday

Buck Ashcraft San Benito Funeral Home

1400 US-77 BUS, San Benito, TX 78586

1:00 - 9:00 pm (Central time)

Prayer Service

August
20

Thursday

Buck Ashcraft San Benito Funeral Home

1400 US-77 BUS, San Benito, TX 78586

Starts at 7:00 pm (Central time)

Memorial Service

August
21

Friday

Centro Cristiano Casa del Alfarero

35 Industrial Dr, Brownsville, TX 78521

Starts at 7:00 pm (Central time)

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