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Obituary for Gabaldon


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Friday April 25, 2003

Henry Gabaldon Jr. April 2, 1926 - April 22, 2003Legendary musician, Henry Gabaldon, Jr. peacefully went on to his eternal resting place in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 26 years, Idabell; sons, Henry Gabaldon III and wife, Barbara; Pete Gabaldon, and wife, Arlene; daughters, Carol Bustillos and husband, George; Esther Chavez,and husband, Robert; Darla Bigham and husband, W.R. (Bob); Judy Kanester, Madeleine Gonzales, and Frances Vasquez; 18 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-children; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, fellow musicians, and friends. He was eldest of nine children and is survived by siblings Mary Vigil, Frank Gabaldon, Luisa Acosta, Lorraine Patsouras, Marilyn De La Rosa, Raymond Gabaldon, and Fred Gabaldon; along with aunt, Julia Gauna. He is preceeded in death by his parents, Henry Sr., and Earry Gabaldon; a dear aunt, Ruth (Fina) Du Bois; and brother, Pete Gabaldon.