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2010
Abel Gorgita Obituary
May 12, 1929 - Dec. 15,2010 Abel was born on May 12, 1929 to Jose Francisco Gorgita and Maria Jose Leal on a dairy farm in Lemore, CA. He was the youngest of 9 children along with his siblings Mary, Josephine, Lena, Joe, Conceicao, Connie, Vera and Manny.
It was there that he learned "what hard work really was". While growing up in Lemore, Abel and his family would spend each summer on the beach fishing. This is where he formed his love for the sea.
Abel, along with his two brothers became commercial fishermen. He bought the boat "Swordfish" and spent over 40 years as a fisherman.
His love of the sea met it's match when Abel met the beautiful Miriam Bertelsen. They were married on January 20, 1951 and formed a union that would last almost 60 years.
From their love they had five beloved children: Becky, Andy, Rosie, Julie and Sarah, along with 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. When Abel retired he enjoyed spending his time speaking to others about the promises spoken of in the bible.
Being one of Jehovahs Witnesses he felt this was a commission given to all of Jesus's followers. He stayed faithful to that commission.
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Martha Miller
January 4, 2011
Abel was one of the kindest people I know. He was always generous and loving to me and treated me as though I were one of his own children. Although I am a grown woman, when I came to visit Mimi and Abel, he still made me feel like I was a his kid and invited me to crawl up on the bed with him and Aunty Mimi and have coffee with them and chat. The unselfish offer he made to me to eat the lobster tail his great nephew brought to him just before he died because he knew that was my favorite. There are so many little things that I could go on and on about, but more than anything the fact that he is and always will be my favorite uncle. I feel as though I have lost another parent, but oh how good it is to know that it is only a temporary loss and that very soon Jehovah will bring Abel back to us.
I loved him dearly. Thanks for the memories. Your niece, Martha
Bob Harmuth
January 1, 2011
Abel was a true gentleman in a tough and rough profession. I knew him for years in the Port of Hueneme and he was always cooperative, professional, supportive, and a friend with a smile on his face. Abel will be missed.
john flynn
January 1, 2011
Abel and I knew each other as teenagers, he a few years older than I. His family lived on an oil lease near El Capitan in Santa Barbara County. My family lived on a lease just north of the Gorgita family. Abel had a deep interet in fishing then. Abel was a good person, very kind.I don't know his immediate family but my prayers are with them and his brothers and sisters. John Flynn
laura smith
December 31, 2010
My condolences to the entire Gordita family... Abel was a good man and I loved him like a dad... but he feels no more pain and that is a good thing... he and the entire Gordita family will be in my prayers forever
Cara Barendregt
December 31, 2010
Unfortunately, in this system we are currently faced with the circumstance of death. It is man's enemy and when we lose a loved one it is a terrible thing. We will miss Able and our sincere thoughts go out to friends and particulary family members. He is resting in peace as the rest of us continue to carry on our daily schedule. All the while, we will remember our dear, lost loved ones. Hold on to Jehovah's promise of the upcoming resurrection which will bring us joy forever.
Our love to Mimi, Andy, Merry and the rest of all those who loved Able as our Brother. Our family remembers Able as a quiet, kind, and loving friend. He will be remembered with a smile as we meditate on
this wonderful loving man.
Love from the Barendregt family,
Cor, Cara, and Jana.
s Montijo
December 31, 2010
You had been a father figure to me as a young man. You taught me to how to be a hard and responsible worker. I showed me what it is to be a kind and caring father. I do my best to follow your example. I love you and I'am looking forward to seeing you in the new system.
merry gorgita
December 31, 2010
We will truly miss our beloved family patriarch-- he was a kind, loving man to the end, with a great personality..
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