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Gilbert G. Broquet, 72 years of age, entered eternal rest on Sunday, October 30, 2022 at a Corpus Christi hospital after a sudden illness. He was born in San Diego, Texas on July 4, 1950 to his parents, Francisco Broquet and Victoria Garza. He was a graduate of San Diego high School class of 1968 and enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served his country, stationed in Korea during the Vietnam Era. During his time in the service, he met and married the love of his life, Sondra, on August 31, 1973 and recently celebrated 49 years of marriage. Gilbert was formerly employed in the oil field industry and retired from Bill Powell Custom Remodeling where he was employed for over 10 years. Gilbert lived life to the fullest and enjoyed riding his Harley with the Brush Country Ghost Riders and was affectionately referred to as “Gibby”. He enjoyed traveling, working at his ranch, hunting, fishing, raising roosters, making jerky and spending time with his family and friends. Gilbert was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle who will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Francisco Broquet and Victoria Garza and his daughter, Bonnie Jean Broquet. Gilbert is survived by his wife of 49 years of marriage, Sondra Broquet of San Diego, Texas; daughter, Victoria (Rogelio Jr.) Laso of San Diego, Texas; brother, John Rudy Broquet of San Diego, Texas; half-brothers, Frank Broquet, Lee Broquet and Tommy Broquet of Hitchcock, Texas; half-sister, Linda Broquet Emanuel of Santa Fe, Texas; seven grandchildren, John Michael Lazo, Jacob Laso, Rogelio Laso III, Bryan Lazo, Brittany Lazo Trevino, Kayla Lazo, and Elizabeth Laso; ten great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at Garza Funeral Home in San Diego, Texas with a Rosary at 10:30 a.m. and Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. that morning. Military Graveside Service and Interment will be held