Obituary, Jose A. Gil Sr. April 7, 1927 ~ September 25, 2007 Jose A. Gil Sr. of Independence, Oregon died September 25, 2007 at the age of 80. Jose was April 7, 1927 in Laredo, Texas to Juan and Maria Vela Gil. Moved to Independence, Oregon in 1962 from Corpus Christi, Texas. Married Lilia Gil on 1949, she preceded him in death on January 24, 2007. Jose was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. He enjoyed going to garage sales and flee markets. Survivors: Juan Gil Son Denton, Texas Jose Gil Jr. Son Independence, Oregon Edward Gil Son Independence, Oregon Hilda Salinas Daughter Independence, Oregon Anabel Rincon Daughter Monmouth, Oregon Aurora Casarez Sister Laredo, Texas 16 grandchildren 13 great grandchildren Proceeded in death by his parents and a brother Juan Gil Jr. Rosary will be 6:30 p.m. Sunday September 30, 2007 at Farnstrom Mortuary. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday October 1st at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Independence. Vault Internment with Military Honors following at Hilltop Cemetery. On Lieu of Flowers contributions to St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Arrangements Entrusted to Farnstrom Mortuary, Independence.