David D. Gamboa Sr.

David D. Gamboa, Sr. passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at the age of 72. He was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, and brother who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

David retired from the Federal Bureau of Prisons in Anthony, Texas. He was also a longtime member of Coronado Christian Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Francisco and Maria Gamboa, Sr.; his daughter, Michelle Gamboa; and his siblings, Thomas Gamboa, Sr. and Rudy Gamboa, Sr.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Maria Lilia Gamboa; his sons, Michael K. Gamboa, David Gamboa, Jr. (Erika), Aaron J. Gamboa (Terrin); and his siblings, Francisco D. Gamboa, Jr. (Patsy), Manuel D. Gamboa, Sr. (Isabel), Christy Soria (Ruben), Corinna Scott (Steve), Arturo D. Gamboa, and Daniel D. Gamboa (Nuria).

He also leaves behind his cherished grandchildren: Yasmine Basave (Jonathan), Alyssa M. Gamboa, David Gamboa, III, Lily M. Gamboa, and Abigail J. Gamboa, along with many extended family members and dear friends.

Pallbearers during the service will be: Manual Gamboa, Jr., Thomas Gamboa, Jr., Alejandro J. Lopez, Julio Barragan, Anthony Fonseca, John Michael Rodriguez, and his sons, David Gamboa, Jr. and Aaron J. Gamboa.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a Prayer Service at 6:00 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home-West.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, April 24, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. at Sunset Funeral Home-West, with Pastor Gordon Wofford officiating. Entombment will follow at Evergreen East Cemetery.

Services are entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West, 480 N. Resler Dr.