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Gabriel Zuniga-DeBaere Obituary

Zuniga-DeBaere, Gabriel

Gabriel Zuniga-DeBaere, 10, Green Bay, passed away March 2, 2013, as the result of an automobile accident. Born on September 17, 2002, in Green Bay, he is the son of Tina Sanchez and Zeferino Zuniga. Gabriel enjoyed visiting with family and friends, reading, playing his Nintendo DS, participating in sports, and wrestling with his brothers.

He is survived by his mother, Tina Sanchez; father Zeferino (Blanca R.) Zuniga; maternal grandparents, Ken (Jean) DeBaere, paternal grandparents, Antonio (Ofelia Caballaro) Zuniga; three brothers, Christian DeBaere, Dominic Maldonado, and Xavier Sanchez; one sister, Nevaeh Maldonado; three brothers, Anthony and Jason Zuniga, and Adan Rangel; one sister, Jacqueline Zuniga; one aunt, Estela (Jose) Ruiz; one uncle, Tony DeBaere (friend, Amanda); cousins, Adisyn and Alivia; many other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his great grandmother, Helen Bartels.

Visitation at MALCORE (East) Funeral Home, University Ave. at Baird St., Saturday from 2 - 4 p.m. Memorial service 4:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Ken DeGroot, O. Praem officiating.

Please visit www.malcorefuneralhome.com to send online condolences to the family.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Gabriel's foster parents, Barb and Jim Gollnow. Also a special thank you to his godparents, Barb and Jeff Gollnow.

Published by Green Bay Press-Gazette from Mar. 6 to Mar. 7, 2013.
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We'll all miss you. You were such a great kid.

Rebecca Halverson

March 9, 2013

I will miss the pure excitement in his voice and the twinkle in his eyes when we would have a get together .He was always happy to see you.

Mikki Anker

March 9, 2013

I am truly blessed to have known Gabriel while he spent a short time at Glenbrook School in Pulaski. He loved life and cared for so many. I will remember him for his laughter and smiles as he would bounce through our hallways. My sympathies and prayers are with Gabriel, his family, and everyone who has made an impact in his life.

Jessica Burich

March 9, 2013

He was a good friend. I really miss him.
I know he's in heaven but I wish he was here.

Claire Dow

March 8, 2013

Gabriel was a very nice friend. He loved to read. I will miss him.

Grace Dow

March 8, 2013

you will be sadly missed

tanya couillard

March 8, 2013

Please know that those of us at Glenbrook school who had the chance to share time with Gabriel are so saddened by this news. I personally, had a short time to rub elbows with Gabe, but will remember his upbeat sense of humor, how his peers enjoyed his company, and the twinkle in his eyes. There is no doubt that Gabe has found his way to heaven, and no doubt that he'll be missed.

mary ludlow

March 6, 2013

It was a pleasure to be Gabriel's 2nd grade teacher at Fort Howard! He was such a neat kid...Gabriel was a brilliant boy with a great sense of humor and always knew how to put a smile on my face! My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

~Brooke Umnus

March 6, 2013

My condolences to your family. Gabriel was a very intelligent boy and had a beautiful singing voice. I was glad to have known him from Fort Howard.

Mrs. Juelich

March 6, 2013

I had the honor of knowing Gabriel when he was a student at Fort Howard. What a spectacular young man Gabriel was. God's blessings to all of you.

March 6, 2013

We have wonderful memories of Gabriel at Fort Howard Elementary!

Kim VanMieghem

March 6, 2013

So glad I had the opportunity to be one of Gabriel's teachers. He had the best sense of humor!
-Rhiannon Bey

March 6, 2013

zefe and blanca

my condolences to you and your family

dale and toni

March 6, 2013

The Zillmers

March 5, 2013

Renee Gantz

March 5, 2013

It was an honor to be his teacher at Marion Elementary School. He had the highest scores in social studies among the entire fourth grade. I will miss his smile and his enthusiasm for learning.

Sheri Zuniga

March 5, 2013

Annette Krueger

March 5, 2013

Anna Bilek

March 5, 2013

Valerie Brooks

March 4, 2013

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