GILBERT L. Age 76, a resident of Chimayo passed away from this life on earth to be with the Lord. He retired from the State of New Mexico Corrections Department. Although we will miss him dearly we know he has found eternal peace. Gilbert was an amazing man who loved the outdoors and took pride in his work and his family. After retirement Gilbert and his wife Isabel starting gardening and have been members of the Santa Fe Market for 30 years. Gilbert grew the most beautiful Dahlia's in an array of bright beautiful colors and he took pride in his flowers. He will be forever remembered for his flowers, his words of wisdom and his faith. He will be missed dearly and will remain in our hearts forever. Gilbert touched many lives and was a friend to all. Gilbert was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Manuelita Naranjo; brothers, Daniel and wife Maida and Johnny Naranjo. Gilbert is survived by his wife of 54 years, Isabel Naranjo of Chimayo; sons, Dennis Naranjo and wife Theresa of Chimayo, Gerald Naranjo and wife Sandra of Albuquerque, James and Ben Naranjo of Chimayo; sisters, Marcella Sandoval and husband John of Santa Fe, Levila Archuleta and husband Ray of Santa Cruz and Inez Thomas of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Dennis Naranjo, Jr., DeAnna Sauer and husband Dominic, Michael Naranjo, Danielle Naranjo, Erica Salazar and Angelic Trujillo, James Naranjo, Jr. and Adrianna Naranjo; great-grandchildren, Jayden Sauer and Azaziah Salazar; sisters-in-law, Adelia Vigil, Veronica Garrison and husband Richard, Sofia Romero and husband Samuel and Violia Naranjo; numerous other loving relatives and friends. Public visitation will be held on Sunday, December 11, 2011 at 6:30pm in the Chapel of Peace at DeVargas Funeral Home with a Rosary to follow at 7:00pm. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday, December 12, 2011 at 11:00am at Holy Family Catholic Church in Chimayo with burial to follow at Nuestra Seniora de Dolores Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers, Dennis Naranjo, Jr., James Naranjo, Jr., Michael Naranjo, Rick Sandoval, Danny Naranjo and Jeff Spidel. Honorary Pallbearers, Benny Naranjo and Azazaiah Salazar. The family of Gilbert Naranjo would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the University of New Mexico Hospital Dr. Carla Herman, Esme Finlay, Rojas Hernandez, Lisa Marr and nursing staff for the outstanding care, kindness and compassion that was given.
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