April 9, 1974 – October 21, 2022
Funeral services for Randy Gongora, 48 of Austin, are scheduled for 10:00 am on Monday, October 24, 2022, at St. Margaret Catholic Church in Giddings with Father Miguel Duarte officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 23, 2022, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm and on Monday, October 24, 2022, from 7:00 am until 8:00 am at Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings. A Rosary will be recited Sunday evening at 6:00 pm at the funeral home.
Randy Lee Gongora was born on April 9, 1974, in Brownfield, Texas to Pascual Gongora Jr. and Minerva (Longoria) Gongora. He graduated from Brownfield High School in 1992 and attended International Business College in Lubbock. While living in Lubbock, he became a huge Texas Tech fan. Randy worked as an IT Tech for Home Depot in Austin for 15 years. He had a heart for those that were down and out and would volunteer his time to serve the homeless and needy. Randy also enjoyed playing soccer, watching movies, traveling, and going on adventures, and admired luxury cars. He also cherished his family and looked forward to showering them with gifts he had bought to show his love and care, especially to his niece.
Randy passed away the evening of Friday, October 21, 2022 at a hospital in Austin.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Raul Longoria and Mr. & Mrs. Pascual Gongora Sr.; five uncles, Thomas Longoria, Juan Longoria, Joe Gongora, Amalio Garcia, and Robert Cantu; cousin, Martha Cantu, and puppy, Bella.
Randy is survived by his parents, Pascual & Minerva Gongora Jr. of Giddings; his sister, Rachel Gongora of Giddings; his niece, Dagyn Fleming of Giddings; aunts and uncles, Elisa Molina of Brownfield, Maria Perez of Waco, Yolanda Longoria of Brownfield, Lurden Sandoval of Giddings, Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Rey of Lubbock, Josie De La O of Holland, Michigan, Tony Gongora of Brownfield, Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Tamayo of Modesto, California, Maria Garcia of Holland, Michigan, Diane Lutz of Mesa, Arizona, Connie Bergara of Justin, Mr. & Mrs. Abel Longoria of Brownfield, Mr. & Mrs. Eloy Longoria of Brownfield, Mr. & Mrs. Ramiro Longoria of Brownfield, and numerous cousins, friends, and several best friends.
Memorials may be made in Randy’s name to a local organization that supports the homeless and needy.
