Elvin Carlyle Gaines M.D.

To the Gaines family,

We were so sorry to read of Dr. Gaines passing. He stepped in for the doctor that was supposed to deliver our daughter Linda on March 12, 1965. He was the most caring doctor I have ever met and it was my privilege to have him at my side. Our condolences to his loving family.
The Ken Cartmell family.

I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Gaines passing. He was my doctor and delivered my daughter. I was known as the "pastry lady" by him and his staff. I would request morning appt's and I would always bring in warm homemade pastries for all to enjoy. He always teased me about "fattening everyone up" right along with my pregnancy. Amazingly enough, the daughter he delivered grew up and worked for Dr. Gaines....... Wonderful man.
Thank you Doctor for all you did for everyone.
Diane Sheely

To Geri and family,
My heart goes out to you at this time of loss. It was a great pleasure being in Rotary with Elvin. His quiet presence was always there and he did so much for so many.
Jules Rabalais

We loved Dr. Gaines. We raised our family in Simi Valley and he treated our children with love. They were never afraid to go to the Doctor. We have deep appreciation for his Christian ways; he walked the talk. Our prayers are with the family as they celebrate his life.
Bill & Neila Swor

Dr. Gaines was my doctor when I was a little girl living in Simi Valley but I rememeber him best for helping my grandfather, Tom Harris, who battled cancer for many years. My grandfather was never one to trust doctors but he thought the world of Dr. Gaines. I am very sad that such a gentle, kind man is no longer with us. My love and prayers go to his family and friends.

"I was one of 13 children growing up in Simi Valley. Throughout my childhood I was accident prone. My family did not have much in the way of wealth, but that never stopped Dr. Gaines from treating my many wounds. Because of him I have 20/5 vision in both eyes, working toes on my right foot, and a true sense of caring for others, he truly led by example here. I have so much because of his generosities. He will be missed and honored. May God hold your family close, and thank you Doctor...

When I was an ENT resident at the White Memorial Hospital, Dr. Gaines brought one of his daughters for Tonsillectomy by my chief, Dr. House. That was the first time I met Dr. Gaines. He encouraged me to open an office in Simi in 1974. Dr. Gaines and Dr. Austel supported my practice and now we are the largest ENT group in Ventura County. We owed Dr. Gaines and Dr. Austel for their support, guidance and friendship. We will miss him greatly. My deepest sympathy and condolence to the Gaines...

Dr Gaines will always be in my memory and my heart. Not only was he my employer he was also our friend. He also was a kind and caring physician who would help his patients no matter if they could afford payment or not.I valued my years at FHCMG and all of the wonderful memories.