Jeremy "Mehdi" Gitijalal

Our beloved brother, father, uncle, and dear friend, Jeremy Gitijalal, affectionately known as “Mehdi,” entered eternal rest on the 18th day of October, at the young age of 46. Mehdi was born in San Antonio, Texas on November 16, 1977 to parents: Mehdi Gitijalal and Magdalena Gomez.

Mehdi grew up in San Antonio, Texas and attended elementary, junior high, and graduated receiving his high school diploma. After high school, Mehdi worked for Alamo powder company where he completed 10 years of service. He also did landscaping, and various labor jobs such as corner stores, salons, and residential homes for many years. There was not a job that he could not do.

In his spare time, he would enjoy fishing and spending time with his son. He had a playful and loving spirit. He was a jokester, and we never knew what to expect from him. His bright smile, loud laugh, funny jokes, and stories would make our day. He was selfless, and always willing to give a helping hand at any time for anyone, even if they were a stranger. He will forever be our hero.

Mehdi’s absence is heartfelt and his physical presence will be dearly missed.

Mehdi was greeted in heaven by his father: Mehdi Gitijalal; his grandparents: Manuel and Lucia Gomez, his brother: Orlando Carmona; his uncle: Fred Gomez; and his aunt: Natalia Hernandez.

He leaves to cherish in his memory his mother: Magdalena Gomez; loving children: Jeremy Michael Gomez, Martin Leal, Jessica Leal, Jacob Leal, and Brianne Pena; his spouse: Lisa Leal, 8 grandkids; his siblings: Christina Carmona, Carlos Carmona, Bruno Carmona, Jennifer Lewis, Priscilla Sanders, and Marc Sanders; nieces and nephews who loved their uncle Mehdi; and numerous other close relatives and friends.