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Obituary for GABALDON


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday September 14, 2006

Gene Gabaldon "El Pachuco" of MartinezTown, was born March 27, 1947. He passed away suddenly and very peacefully, Monday, September 11, 2006 at his home after a long battle with diabetes. He was preceded in death by his parents, Valentin and Anita Gabaldon; three brothers, Seledon, Manford and George Gabaldon. Gene is survived by his wife of 42 years, Esther Gabaldon; two sons, Steve Gabaldon and fiancee, Debbie and Mark Wright; three daughters, Nancy and Michael Silva, Jeannie Gabaldon, and Eileen Gabaldon; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Merline and husband, Nazarrio Lopez, Melina and husband, Isaias Lopez, and Margaret Gabaldon; very special brothers-in-law, Paul and wife, Theresa Molina, Raymond and Carol Molina, Steven and Darline, Abie and Angie Molina, and Floyd Molina; two favorite sisters-in-law, Lorraine Proa and husband, Jorge and Rosie Ramos; numerous nieces, nephews which he adored, and most of all a very special cousin, Aurelio Martinez; numerous other family members and friends who loved and will greatly miss him. All of the family members and friends are welcome to attend a visitation in the Chapel of Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW, on Friday, September 15, 2006 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Cremation will take place and a Memorial Service will be held at Azusa Christian Faith Assembly of God, 201 Valencia Dr. NE, between San Mateo and San Pedro north of Central one block, on Saturday, September 16, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. Honorary pallbearers will be Joshua Gabaldon, Johnathon Gabaldon, Johnny Ray Jaramillo, Rueben Garcia, Eric Jaramillo, Valentino Gabaldon, Michael Silva, Robert Molina, Ricky Ortega, Floyd Chavez, Raymond Chavez. and Lawrence Chavez. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW, ABQ. 505-343-8008