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The family of Vivian Tschirhart Dillard Gorbet invites you to a celebration and thanksgiving for her life. She passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, December 20, 2025. Born Vivian Laura Tschirhart on December 12, 1931 in Castroville, Texas to Thomas and Pauline (Brieden) Tschirhart. She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Howard Dillard as well as her husband of 23 years, Leroy Gorbet. She is also preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Reuben Tschirhart, Quinton Tschirhart, Myrtle Tschirhart Rhodes, Leonard Tschirhart and Orville Tschirhart. She is survived by her children, Diana Dillard Toscano and her husband, Jimmy, Cheryl Lynn Vickers, Tami Lea Lenhardt, Pamela Dillard Kirby and her husband, Lee, Wayne Lee Dillard and his wife, Rita, Teri Dillard Bomgaars and her husband, Jay; her grandchildren, Daina and Heather, Casey, Ryan and Jonathan, Jason and Jeffrey, Matthew, Bailey, Jake and Hayden; her great grandchildren, Laine and Luke, Cole, Henry and Parker, Kyla, Wyatt and Riley, Westin, Bailey, and extended family. Vivian attended elementary school in Castroville and attended high school in LaCoste, graduated from Johnson’s Beauty College in 1953. She spent 43 years as a hairdresser doing something she dearly loved – making women and men feel beautiful. She owned and operated two hair salons, Radiant Beauty and Unique Hair Designs. She retired in 1995 Since retirement, Vivian joined the Altar Society Sewing Group and began her second love – working with crafts. Her specialty was making dolls of all kinds; especially Raggedy Ann and Andy. Vivian excelled in hospitality, ensuring each new person she met felt special and unique. Vivian was a member of many organizations, The Texas Cosmetology Association, NCO Wives Organization. She was also a member of the St. Gregory Altar Society, and served as a Eucharistic Minister and Usher. She enjoyed volunteering as an Usher for the Majestic Theater. SERVICES The Celebration of her Life will begin on Monday, January 5, 2026, Visitation will begin at 5:00 P.M. followed by the Vigil Service at 6:00 P.M. at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North, 3401 Cherry Ridge Drive. On Tuesday, January 6, 2026 the Funeral Mass will begin at 10:00 A.M. at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church, 700 Dewhurst. Entombment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.

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Vivian Tschirhart Dillard Gorbet

December 12, 1931 - December 20, 2025