Dale Anthony Bilbo

Dale Anthony Bilbo, 78, of Lakeshore, died July 26, 2025 at home surrounded by his large, loving family and wonderful friends. 

A proud veteran of the United States Army, he served in Vietnam with the 4th US Army Division. After returning from Vietnam, Dale was a fisherman and carpenter in the Gulf Coast and New Orleans area for much of his adult life. He was a father, grandfather, and friend who generously opened his heart, home, and kitchen to anyone in need. As a beloved member of the Lakeshore community, he and his wife Cheryl began a retirement and care facility for Veterans in their home in 1998, and continued until April of this year. With a strong sense of dedication and commitment to duty, he started “Vans for Vets” which aimed at providing transportation assistance to veterans in the community. He loved cooking for fund-raisers with the local #77 VFW post where he was the Senior Vice Commander. Dale enjoyed fishing, hunting, spending time with grandkids, and rocking on the front porch in the company of those he loved. 

He is survived by his father Mathew (Sonny) Cuevas, brother Mathew (Matt) Cuevas, sister Kim Cuevas Hyatt; his wife of 54 years Cheryl Garcia Bilbo; children, Dale Bilbo Jr. (Tiffany Bilbo) and Jaqueline Bilbo; grandchildren, Taylor Brewer Cook, Miah Green, Kaleb & Khloe Loper, and Hazel & Spencer Bilbo. He is preceded in death by his mother Eran Necaise Cuevas, and brother Roddie Bilbo.

 Visitation will be from 10:00 am until 1:30 pm, Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Riemann Family Funeral Home, Bay Waveland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Ann Catholic Church, Bay St. Louis, at 2:00 PM Thursday July 31, 2025, with Father Trinh officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeshore Cemetery..  A reception will follow at Lakeshore Community Service.  

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the local #77, Lakeshore VFW.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Bay Waveland is assisting the family.