Joyce Elaine Reifel/Giblin, 88, of San Antonio, Texas took her place with her family members awaiting her arrival with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, November 13, 2017.

She was born on October 3, 1929 in Galveston, Texas, she is preceded by her parents, John William Reifel and Blanche Ruth Dean/Reifel/Zucconi, and her late husband of 63-years, Edward Eugene Giblin of San Antonio, Texas.

Survivors include her daughters, Mary Townsend & husband Wesley Townsend Jr.; Claudia Dawdy & husband Richard Dawdy; Janice Morrison/Benick; son, John Giblin & wife Eleanor Giblin; and her youngest sister, Yvonne Macik/Hill.

Ten grandchildren, Wes, Jason, Michael, Dawn, Glen, Aaron, Shannon, Adam, Edward, & James;

Eighteen Great grandchildren, Meagan, Lisa, Reagan, Ainsley, Austin, Anthony, Nicholas, Haven, Gaven, Britany, Garret, Alex, Keith, Nicole, Danika, Harper, Jimmy, Johnny.

Services will be on Saturday, November 18, 2017, 8:00 AM visitation, 9:00 AM Rosary with Mass following at St. Thomas More Catholic Church on Mona Street, San Antonio, Texas.

A graveside service will proceed at 1:00 PM at Mission Park, Funeral Cemeteries South, 1700 S.E. Military Drive, San Antonio Texas 78214 (210-924-4242).

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She is mentioned in her sisters obit:

f Ruth Marie Kivch
from United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries
Deceased
Name Ruth Marie Kivch
Event Type Obituary
Event Date 22 Apr 2004
Event Place Texas, United States
Gender Female
Age 77
Relationship to Deceased Deceased
Birth Date 28 Nov 1926
Birthplace Galveston, , Texas
Death Date 19 Apr 2004
Death Place Texas City, , Texas
Newspaper Galveston County Daily News, The
Spouse and Children
John W Reifel Husband Male
Jovon Marie Kivch Daughter Female
Jack Richard Kivch Jr Son Male
Carol Kivch Daughter Female
Debra Owens Daughter Female
Daniel Joseph Kivch Son Male
Joyce E Giblin Daughter Female
Yvonne M Hill Daughter Female
Parents and Siblings
Blanch Ruth Zucconi Reifel Dean Mother Female
Extended Family
James Owens Son-In-Law Male
Carol Kivch Daughter-In-Law Female
Eddie Giblin Brother-In-Law Male
Robert Hill Brother-In-Law Male
Lynn Grandchild Unknown
Jackie Grandchild Unknown
Jason Grandchild Male
Virge Grandchild Unknown
Farley Grandchild Unknown
Aric Grandchild Unknown
Deedee Grandchild Unknown
Johnton Grandchild Unknown
Jamie Grandchild Unknown
Others on Record
Monsignor T Joseph Culver Nonrelative Male

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She is mentioned in her stepdads obit:

JAMES DEAN Funeral services for James J. Dean, 86, were held Tuesday at Malloy and Son Funeral Home with the Rev. Paul Chovanec officiating. Burial was held in the Old City Cemetery. Survivors include his widow, Blanche Ruth Dean; three stepdaughters, rjrs. Ruth Kivch of La Marque, Mrs. Yvonne Macik of Galveston and Mrs. Joyce Giblin of San Antonio; and 13 grandchildren and 10 great­ grandchildren.

December 2, 1976
The La Marque Times from La Marque, Texas · Page 6

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Her mothers 2nd marriage record:

James John Otto Dean and Blanche Ruth Zucconi
Name James John Otto Dean
Event Type Marriage
Event Date 25 Jun 1968
Event Place Fort Bend, Texas, United States
Age 77
Birth Year (Estimated) 1891
Spouse's Name Blanche Ruth Zucconi
Spouse's Age 62
Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated) 1906
Certificate Number 052510
Affiliate County Code 079

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Her mothers birth record listing Joyce's grandparents:

Joyce Elaine Reifel
Texas Birth Index
Name Joyce Elaine Reifel
Event Type Birth
Event Date 03 Oct 1929
Event Place Galveston, Texas
Gender Female
Father's Name John Reifel [sic - see census]
Mother's Name Blanch Ruth Zuceoni

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Blanche R Zucconi
United States Census, 1910
Name Blanche R Zucconi
Event Type Census
Event Date 1910
Event Place Galveston Ward 7, Galveston, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Age 4
Marital Status Single
Race White
Race (Original) White
Relationship to Head of Household Daughter
Relationship to Head of Household (Original) Daughter
Birth Year (Estimated) 1906
Birthplace Texas
Father's Birthplace Texas
Mother's Birthplace Texas
Sheet Letter A
Sheet Number 1
HOUSEHOLD
Joseph R Zucconi Head M 29 Texas
Blanche Zucconi Wife F 24 Texas
Blanche R Zucconi Daughter F 4 Texas

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Joyce C Reifel [sic]
United States Census, 1940
Name Joyce C Reifel
Event Type Census
Event Date 1940
Event Place Ward 7, Galveston, Justice Precinct 1, Galveston, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Age 10
Marital Status Single
Race (Original) White
Race White
Relationship to Head of Household (Original) Daughter
Relationship to Head of Household Daughter
Birthplace Texas
Birth Year (Estimated) 1930
Last Place of Residence Same House
HOUSEHOLD
John W Reifel Head M 36 Texas
Blanche R Reifel Wife F 34 Texas
Ruth M Reifel Daughter F 13 Texas
Joyce C Reifel Daughter F 10 Texas
Yvonne Reifel Daughter F 8 Texas

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Joyce L Reifel [sic]
United States Census, 1930
Name Joyce L Reifel
Event Type Census
Event Date 1930
Event Place Galveston, Galveston, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Age 0
Marital Status Single
Race White
Race (Original) White
Relationship to Head of Household Daughter
Relationship to Head of Household (Original) Daughter
Birth Year (Estimated) 1930
Birthplace Texas
Father's Birthplace Texas
Mother's Birthplace Texas
Sheet Letter A
Sheet Number 17
HOUSEHOLD
John W Reifel Head M 26 Texas
Blanche R Reifel Wife F 24 Texas
Ruth Marie Reifel Daughter F 3 Texas
Joyce L Reifel Daughter F 0 Texas

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*** Many thanks to E Kabrick (#47585741) for additional info

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