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Obituary for GIBSON


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday February 14, 2008

Michael W. Gibson, born November 20, 1957, lost his battle with cancer on February 1, 2008, in Wichita, KS. Originally from Los Alamos, NM, Mike lived most of his life in the Albuquerque area where he utilized his skills as a Journeyman Plumber. Mike was preceded in death by his grandfather, William C. Moxley; his father, Daniel L. Gibson; and his younger brother, James A. Gibson. He is survived by his grandmother, Wilma I. Moxley; his mother, Kathleen Gibson; three daughters, Tiffany Lynch (Jeremy) of Burlington, WI, Candice Perone (Steve) of Scottsdale, AZ, Faith L. Gibson of Albuquerque; and one son, Michael E. Gibson of Albuquerque. In addition, he is survived by his brother, Daniel L. Gibson (Anne) of Wichita, KS; two sisters, Myra A. Garcia (David A.) and Karen S. White (Darell Allen) of Albuquerque. Mike also has two stepbrothers: Mike and Tom (Tracy) Avina of Carlsbad, CA; and one stepsister, Lisa Lopez (Sergio) of Yuma, AZ. He has four grandchildren, and 12 nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held at the Northwest Baptist Church, 402 San Clemente Ave. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107, at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, February 16, 2008. Interment will follow the Service, at Gate of Heaven Cemetery and Mausoleum, 7500 Paseo Del Norte NE (corner of Paseo Del Norte and Wyoming, in Albuquerque). A reception will follow the interment back at the Northwest Baptist Church.