August ‘Gus’ Alvin Moy

August ‘Gus’ Alvin Moy

August Alvin Moy passed away at his home on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, into the loving arms of the Lord at the age of 85.

August “Gus” worked for many General Motors dealers in and around the San Antonio area. He retired from General Motors Parts. He married the love of his life, Evelyn Gawlik Moy, on June 1, 1957. Together they raised three children, Michael, Michelle, and Mark. Gus loved to go hunting and fishing and raising his cattle. His favorite time was spent with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents Herman and Susan Moy; daughter Michelle Moy Basham; son-in-law Michael Basham; and three brothers and three sisters, who he greatly missed.

Gus is survived by his wife of 65 years, Evelyn; sons Michael (Trish) and Mark (Janet); grandchildren Brian (Mary Rae) Moy, Amie Moy Moore (Shaun), Kristin Basham Bitsis (Chris), Cody Basham, Derek Moy (Alyson), and Jordon Moy Rogers (Tyler); and great-grandchildren Lilly Jo, Aubrie, Lane, Evelyn, Margaret, Olivia, Melody, and August.

A holy rosary was recited on Monday, Oct. 31, at 10:30 a.m. in Blessed Nativity of the Virgin Mary Church in Cestohowa.

A funeral Mass was celebrated on Monday, Oct. 31, at 11 a.m. in the church.

Interment followed in the Cestohowa Cemetery in Cestohowa, Texas.

Serving as pallbearers were Ed Wiatrek, Gregory Wiatrek, Bruce Wiatrek, Cody Basham, Brian Moy, Nathan Moy, and Derek Moy.