Gregorio 'Goyo' Zubiate Obituary

Gregorio “Goyo” Zubiate, age 81, of Odessa, Texas, departed to be with the Lord Wednesday October 15, 2025, at Medical Center Hospital.

Goyo was born in Mexico to Jose Tarango Zubiate and Maria Trinidad Hernandez on May 9, 1944. He married Teodora G. Zubiate on June 1, 1970. For most of his life, he worked in the agricultural industry. Goyo will be remembered for leading the way as a hardworking and persevering individual who was cherished by his family and friends. He had a beautiful soul. Goyo had a fondness for traveling and always preferred to be on the move, keeping work at the top of his mind. Family time, socializing, forming new friendships, joking, and laughter were central to his life. Goyo encouraged many, often stating, “Animo! A que seguir adelante con el favor de Dios,” a hopeful statement to keep onward in God's favor. He frequently made an effort to help others, no matter the circumstance. We will always remember him and deeply miss him. We look forward to the day we will reunite with Dad again in our heavenly reunion with Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.

Gregorio Zubiate is preceded in death by his parents, Jose Tarango Zubiate and Maria Hernandez Trinidad, wife, Teodora G. Zubiate; his brother, Antonio, Mario, Victor Zubiate; and Sister Maria Emma Valenzuela.

Gregorio Zubiate is survived by children: Beranica Gutierrez, Juan Zubiate, Diana & Manuel Jr. Ramos, Gregorio Jr. Zubiate, Alma & Trey Dozier, and Jaime & Maria Zubiate; Brother Clemente Zubiate, and Sister Velia Esther Baca. He is also survived by his grandchildren Anibal Ulate, Adriana Ulate, Abigal Ulate, Vivian Zubiate, Ethan Zubiate, Deseray Garza, Lorena Fernanda Rosas, Diana Isabell Rosas, Cataleya Rosas, Mercedes Zubiate, Valerie Zubiate, Hannah Marie Zubiate, Jonah Jai Zubiate. Great Grandchildren: Madisyn Ulate, Anibal Ulate Jr., Sebastian Ulate, Lucas Ulate; Adrilyn Lopez, Adolpho Lopez Jr., Jairo Escarcega, Brandon Escarcega; Ilyana Garza, A’vyian Garza, Elemais Garza, Osiel Garza; Genevieve Zubiate, Adelaide Zubiate.

Visitation is set for Tuesday October 21, 2025, from 1pm-9pm with the family gathering and sharing stories at 6:30 pm at Martinez Funeral Home chapel.

Graveside service has been set for 10:00 am at Ector County Cemetery Rosehill section with Pastor Roy Garcia officiating.

Pallbearers will be Gregorio Jr. Zubiate, Jaime Zubiate, Anibal Ulate, Emilio Garza, Deseray Garza, & Jonah Jai Zubiate

The family of Zubiate extends our sincere thanks to the Martinez Funeral Home in Odessa, Texas, for the special arrangements and attentive care. Also, we express our deepest gratitude to Pastor Roy Garcia as our presiding minister. Everyone has provided wonderful support and guidance.

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