Ricardo Gaytan Jr, 39, of San Benito, Texas passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024. He was born to Ricardo Gaytan and Sonia Lopez in Bowling Green, OH, then moved to San Benito, Tx. He resided until his early teenage years when he met his wife of 23 years, Connie Cantu. They had a family of three; one son and two beautiful daughters: Joseph Cantu, Saniyah Jocelyn Gaytan, and Chloe Janae Gaytan. He was a loving father, brother, and son. He was always about his family, and he enjoyed cooking out. Left to cherish his memory is his mother, Sonia Lopez (Ernesto Vega) and father, Ricardo Gaytan (Oralia Gaytan), his five brothers: Rolando Gaytan, Ruben Gaytan (Samantha Mendoza), Eric Gaytan, Steven Gaytan (Emily Trevino) and Ricardo Gaytan, his beautiful niece Desmarae Gaytan and nephew Baby Steven Gaytan Jr., his grandparents Antonio Gaytan and María Gaytan, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was loved by everyone and will be tremendously missed. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with 7:00 p.m. Prayer Service at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home in San Benito, Texas, cremation to follow in accordance with his wishes. You may sign the online guestbook, light a remembrance candle, or send words of comfort to the family of Ricardo Gaytan Jr. at www.thomaegarza.com. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Home and Crematorium, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas, (956) 399-1331.