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Gailand L. Gooch, 52, passed away early Thursday morning, March 24, 2005, after a battle with emphysema. He is survived by his mother; two brothers; three sisters; two daughters; a son-in-law and two grandchildren. Gailand was born in Missouri but has been a long time resident of Albuquerque. He worked several years as an EMT, then as a dispatcher for Albuquerque Ambulance; after that he was a table dealer at Camelrock Casino and San Felipe's Casino Hollywood. He then moved to Las Vegas, Nevada where he worked as a table dealer at the Orleans Casino for about five years. Gailand then returned to Albuquerque to spend his last few months with his daughters and grandchildren. A memorial services will be held on Tuesday, March 29,2005 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW. In lieu of flowers the family is asking for donations to be made to the American Lung Association, 7001 Menaul NE. ABQ., NM. 87110. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services 2919 4th ST. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008
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