GABRIEL "JUNIOR" Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 25, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents Jose Gabriel and Elvira Garcia. He was born in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque on July 21, 1936 and a proud descendent of one of the founding families of Los Ranchos. Gabriel, Jr. is survived by his beloved wife, Betty of 53 years; his sons, Chris and Mark (Angela); his grandchildren which were his pride and joy, Christopher (Lynette), Matthew, Gabriel, Joshua, Jacob and Ashlee; and great-granddaughter, Rosaleigh. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Alfredo, Telesfor, Roman, Luciano, and Luis. He is survived by brothers, Ermenes (Herman), Abel (Lucille); sisters, Stella Chavez (Prospero), Julia Lechuga, and Rosalina. Gabriel served in the United States Army and retired from Sandia Laboratories. Gabriel was a happy fun-loving person, and an extremely hard worker. He loved gardening, planting chili, tomatoes, etc.; he especially loved taking care of Betty's roses. Visitation will be Monday, July 30, 2012 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Daniels - Alameda Mortuary, 9420 Fourth Street NW. A Rosary will be recited Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, 9502 Fourth Street NW. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church. Following the reception, the Interment will take place at 2:15 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Casket Bearers will be Chris Garcia, Matt Garcia, Ernest Garcia, Russell Chavez, Gilbert Lechuga and Raymond Michael Sanchez. Honorary Bearers will be Gabriel, Joshua and Jacob Garcia. Those who wish to express their condolences please visit: www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services Alameda Mortuary 9420 Fourth Street NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 505-898-3160
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